Elías
/eˈlias/
The Spanish form of the name Elias is Elías. It is a male given name.
Elías is used in Spanish as a male first name.
How do you pronounce it?
The IPA is /eˈlias/, with the stress on the second syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Remember the written accent on the i in Elías. It marks where the stress falls.
Did you know?
- The name Elías is particularly popular in Spanish-speaking communities with strong Lebanese and Syrian heritage, where it is a common cross-cultural name.
- The accent mark in Elías creates a hiatus, which forces the 'i' and 'a' to be pronounced as two separate syllables rather than a single gliding sound.
- While Elías is common, some Spanish speakers use the shorter diminutive Eli for both males and females, creating a gender-neutral nickname.
Examples in context
- Elías es mi hermano.Elías is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Elías?Do you know Elías?
- Elías vive en Madrid.Elías lives in Madrid.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a mutual acquaintance at a cafe.
- Elena¿Has visto a Elías hoy?Have you seen Elías today?
- DanielNo, no lo he visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- ElenaEs que Elías me debe un libro.It's just that Elías owes me a book.
- DanielSeguro que te lo dará pronto.I'm sure he will give it to you soon.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Elías, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
