Elijah
The English name Elijah is translated into Portuguese as Elijah.
Elijah is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Which one should you use?
The Portuguese equivalent of the name Elijah is Elias.
Did you know?
- While the English 'Elijah' feels very distinct, the Portuguese version Elias is so integrated into the culture that it is often used as a surname as well as a first name.
- The name Elias ends in a soft 's' sound, but in certain Brazilian dialects, this can sound like a 'sh' sound, similar to how 'shoes' is pronounced in some English accents.
- In traditional Portuguese Catholic culture, the name Elias is strongly associated with the biblical prophet, often leading to its use for children born near specific feast days in the liturgical calendar.
Examples in context
- Senhor Elias, o senhor poderia me ajudar com isso?Mr. Elijah, could you help me with this?
- O Elijah é meu irmão.Elijah is my brother.
- Eu conheço o Elijah.I know Elijah.
- O Elijah chegou agora.Elijah arrived just now.
Example conversation
Rodrigo and Mariana are talking about a mutual friend.
- RodrigoVocê viu o Elijah hoje?Did you see Elijah today?
- MarianaNão, eu não vi o Elijah.No, I didn't see Elijah.
- RodrigoEle estava com o Rodrigo.He was with Rodrigo.
- MarianaAh, então ele deve estar bem.Ah, then he must be well.
