Lyes
Lyes is a Muslim boy name meaning “The Prophet Elijah”.
| Meaning | The Prophet Elijah |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Algerian form of Arabic Ilyas |
| Arabic spelling | إلياس |
| Pronunciation | lee-YESS |
| Muslim name? | Islamic / Arabic name |
Meaning and origin of Lyes
Lyes is the Algerian short form of Ilyās, the Prophet Elijah, who is named in the Quran among the messengers. Algerian speech drops the initial vowel, giving Lyes or Lyès. It is very popular among Algerian families, especially in Kabylie and France.
Is Lyes a Muslim name?
Yes. Lyes is the Algerian form of Ilyas, the Prophet Elijah.
Is Lyes in the Quran?
'And indeed, Ilyās was from among the messengers' (Quran 37:123).
Where is the name Lyes used?
Popular in Algeria and among Algerian families in France.
Gifts with the name Lyes
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- Islamic baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Lyes
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Lyes mean?
Lyes means 'The Prophet Elijah'. It comes from Algerian form of Arabic Ilyas.
Is Lyes a Muslim name?
Yes. Lyes is the Algerian form of Ilyas, the Prophet Elijah.
How do you write Lyes in Arabic?
Lyes is written إلياس in Arabic script.
How do you pronounce Lyes?
Lyes is pronounced lee-YESS.
Is Lyes mentioned in the Quran?
'And indeed, Ilyās was from among the messengers' (Quran 37:123).