Ilyas
إلياسArabic form of Elijah
Boy namesMeaning of Ilyas
Arabic form of Elijah
About the name Ilyas
Ilyas is the Arabic form of Elijah, a name known in several religious traditions. Ilyas, Ilias, Elias and Elijah are related forms in different languages, not interchangeable spellings on every official record.
At a glance
- Usage
- Boy names
- Origin
- International
- First Arabic letter
- ا
- Arabic letters
- 5
- Pronunciation guide
- il-YAAS
- Other spellings
- Ilias · Elias · Elijah
How to write and say Ilyas
- In Arabic
- إلياس
- In Latin letters
- Ilyas
This pronunciation guide is approximate and varies between families and languages. Use one consistent spelling on your child’s official documents.
Why consider the name Ilyas?
- It gives a family a clear Arabic form of a name with a wide historical and religious presence.
- Choose Ilyas, Ilias or Elias according to the family language and country of registration.
Sources & further reading
Wiktionary · إلياس ↗Questions about Ilyas
What does Ilyas mean?
Arabic form of Elijah
How do you write Ilyas in Arabic and Latin letters?
The forms shown here are إلياس in Arabic and Ilyas in Latin letters. The official form may differ by country and family.
Are there other spellings of Ilyas?
Our recorded alternatives are Ilias · Elias · Elijah. Similar spellings do not always share an origin, so check the form you intend to use.
How is Ilyas pronounced?
Our approximate guide is il-YAAS. Actual pronunciation varies by family and language.
Are Ilyas and Elijah different names?
They are related forms of the same traditional name in different languages. The Arabic form shown here is Ilyas.