Ilias

Ilias is the Greek form of Elijah, a Hebrew name derived from the elements el, meaning God, and yah, a shortened form of the divine name Yahweh, giving the overall sense of my God is Yahweh. The name belongs to the biblical prophet Elijah, a central figure in the Hebrew scriptures who is also venerated in Christianity and Islam. It remains a common given name in Greece and Cyprus today. Related forms include Elijah, Elias, Ilija, and Ilja.