Ilyas

Meaning & origin

The name Ilyas comes from Arabic and means "the ruler". It is a variant of the name Elias and therefore also has a biblical meaning. In Islamic tradition, Ilyas is the name of a prophet mentioned in the Quran. The name is mainly popular in the Arab world, but also in other Muslim countries such as Turkey or Indonesia. In Germany, Ilyas is a rather rare first name, but has gained popularity in recent years.

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