Elias

Origine et signification 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 dans le monde

Comment dire Elias dans d’autres langues.

Personnalités célèbres

• Elias Howe— inventeur
• Elias Canetti— écrivain