Ilyas
إلياس
✦Pronunciation
ilyas
Meaning
My God is Allah; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Elijah, mentioned as among the righteous
Origin
Arabic
Quranic Name
Yes
Popularity
Common
About the Name
Ilyas is a masculine Muslim boy name of Arabic origin, carrying the beautiful meaning of "My God is Allah; a Prophet of Allah, the biblical Elijah, mentioned as among the righteous". This name holds exceptional significance in Islam — it is both mentioned in the Holy Quran and is the name of a Prophet of Allah, making it among the most blessed names a parent can choose. Ilyas is a well-known name among Muslim communities worldwide.
Quranic Reference
“Mentioned in Surah As-Saffat (37:123-130): 'And indeed, Ilyas was among the messengers.'”
Numerology (Abjad)
Each Arabic letter carries a numeric value in the classical Abjad system.
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