Ēliās
The English name Elijah is translated into Latin as Ēliās. Wiktionary also lists Hēliās.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
|---|
| Ēliās |
| Hēliās |
Ēliās is used as a male given name.
Did you know?
- The spelling with the letter 'H' in Hēliās reflects a specific historical attempt to replicate the breathy 'h' sound from Semitic languages.
- Because Ēliās is a Greek-influenced name, it often follows the third declension pattern in Latin grammar, unlike many traditional Roman names.
- While 'Elijah' is a common name in English, the Latin version Ēliās is rarely used in daily conversation today, existing almost exclusively in liturgical or historical texts.
Examples in context
- Ēliās ad cenam venit.Elijah comes to dinner.
- Ēliās librum legit.Elijah is reading a book.
Example conversation
Aurelia and Lucius are discussing a mutual friend.
- AureliaUbi est Ēliās hodie?Where is Elijah today?
- LuciusĒliās in horto manet.Elijah is staying in the garden.
- AureliaVisne eum vocare?Do you want to call him?
- LuciusIta, vocabo eum nunc.Yes, I will call him now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elijah” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
