Eljas

Eljas is a Finnish form of the Hebrew name Elijah, derived from the elements el (God) and yah (a form of the divine name Yahweh), giving the overall meaning roughly as my God is Yahweh. The name entered Finnish usage through Biblical tradition, corresponding to the prophet Elijah of the Hebrew scriptures, a figure central to both Jewish and Christian heritage. Related forms include the Swedish Elias, the English Elijah, and the broader European cognate Ilias.