Elías
/eˈlias/
The English name Elijah is translated into Spanish as Elías.
Elías is the Spanish equivalent of the male given name Elijah.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
/eˈlias/
Did you know?
- The name Elías is used as a surname in several Spanish speaking countries, not just as a given name.
- In Spanish-speaking cultures, many children are named after saints or biblical figures to seek divine protection, making Elías a very traditional name for certain generations.
- The accent mark on the í in Elías is mandatory to prevent the stress from falling on the second syllable.
Examples in context
- Elías es mi hermano.Elias is my brother.
- ¿Conoces a Elías?Do you know Elias?
- Elías vive en España.Elias lives in Spain.
Example conversation
Sofía and Daniel are talking about a mutual friend.
- SofíaHola, ¿has visto a Elías?Hi, have you seen Elias?
- DanielSí, Elías está en la biblioteca.Yes, Elias is in the library.
- SofíaVoy a buscar a Elías entonces.I will go look for Elias then.
- DanielEstá bien, dile hola de mi parte.All right, say hello to him for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “elijah” translations and entries Elías, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
