Elias

Origen y significado de Elias

Elias is the Greek-Latin form of the Hebrew Eliyyahu, 'my God is the Lord' — recalling the great prophet Elijah, a passionate defender of the faith. A clean, luminous name, it is now very fashionable in Germany, Scandinavia and across Central Europe, where it often ranks among the top choices for newborns. The English-speaking world pairs it with Elijah, while Italy has Elia. It conveys spirituality, strength and purity.

Variantes en el mundo

Cómo se dice Elias en otros idiomas.

Personas famosas

• Elias Howe— inventor
• Elias Canetti— escritor