Elias
/ eh-LEE-ahs /
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- 🇲🇿 Mozambique
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Faithful
Meaning & Etymology
Yahweh is my God
Yahweh is my God
Etymology
From the Hebrew name Eliyahu, meaning ‘Yahweh is my God’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Romance > West Iberian
Cultural context
Elias is a popular name among Christian communities in Mozambique, reflecting the influence of Portuguese colonialism.
Symbolism
Symbolizes faith and devotion to God.
Religious reference
Biblical prophet
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