Arabic form of Elijah, from Hebrew meaning "my God is Yahweh."
Iliyaas is an Arabic form of Elijah, from Hebrew meaning my God is Yahweh. The name therefore joins Abrahamic religious history with a widely recognized prophetic tradition. Because of that, Iliyaas feels familiar across cultures while still retaining a distinct Arabic shape. It sounds dignified and enduring, a name that has traveled well through language and faith.