Elias
[eˈliːas]
The English name Elijah is translated into German as Elias.
Elias is the German equivalent of the male given name Elijah.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Did you know?
- Because it ends in 's', the name Elias does not change its form when used in the genitive case to show possession in German.
- The name Elias is closely associated with the German idiom wie ein Prophet im eigenen Land, referring to the biblical Elijah being ignored by his own people.
- The name Elias is also a common surname in Germany, whereas in English-speaking countries 'Elijah' is almost exclusively a given name.
Examples in context
- Elias ist heute leider nicht hier.Elias is unfortunately not here today.
- Ich habe eine E-Mail von Elias bekommen.I received an email from Elias.
- Kennst du den kleinen Elias?Do you know little Elias?
Example conversation
Laura and Julian are talking about their mutual friend at a cafe.
- LauraHast du schon Elias gesehen?Have you seen Elias yet?
- JulianNein, ich warte noch auf ihn.No, I am still waiting for him.
- LauraElias kommt sicher gleich.Elias will surely arrive soon.
- JulianIch hoffe, dass er nicht zu spät kommt.I hope that he does not arrive too late.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elijah” translations and entries Elias, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
