Ilyas
Ilyas is a Muslim boy name meaning “Prophet Elijah”.
| Meaning | Prophet Elijah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Arabic form of Hebrew Elijah |
| Arabic spelling | إلياس |
| Pronunciation | il-YAAS |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Ilyas
Ilyas is the Quranic name of the Prophet Elijah, sent to call his people away from the worship of the idol Baal. The Arabic form comes through Greek Elias from Hebrew Eliyahu. It is a widely used name across the Muslim world, from Morocco (Ilyass) to Turkey (İlyas), Pakistan and Indonesia.
Is Ilyas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilyas is a Muslim name, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.
Is Ilyas in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And indeed, Elias was among the messengers' (Quran 37:123).
Where is the name Ilyas used?
Used throughout the Muslim world.
Gifts with the name Ilyas
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Spellings and variants of Ilyas
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ilyas mean?
Ilyas means 'Prophet Elijah'. It comes from Arabic form of Hebrew Elijah.
Is Ilyas a Muslim name?
Yes. Ilyas is a Muslim name, the name of a Prophet mentioned in the Quran.
How do you write Ilyas in Arabic?
Ilyas is written إلياس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Ilyas?
Ilyas is pronounced il-YAAS.
Is Ilyas mentioned in the Quran?
The Quran says: 'And indeed, Elias was among the messengers' (Quran 37:123).