Ilias
Ilias is an international form of the Old Testament name of the prophet Elijah, widespread especially in Greek and Arabic contexts. It has ancient biblical roots, yet in Slovak it sounds unusual and modern. It is characterized by a soft, melodic sound and a clear connection to both European and Middle Eastern naming traditions.
Municipal population record
The name is officially recorded in the civil registries and population records of Slovak municipalities. The basic onomastic profile is based on municipal records.
Origin and etymology of the name
Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysisA biblical name expressing the confession that the only God is Yahweh.
Detailed Slovak etymology analysis
Ilias je grécka podoba biblického hebrejského mena Elijáhu. Vzniklo zo zložiek él „Boh“ a Jáhu, skrátenej podoby Božieho mena Jahve, a znamená „mojím Bohom je Jahve“.
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International Traveler Index
How easily Ilias is pronounced abroad, written on tickets, and perceived worldwide
ILIAS
100% identical to original formNo diacritics (ASCII)
Universal international spellingLocal unique name
Traditional Slavic environment- •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
- •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
- •Má ekvivalent v susedných stredoeurópskych kalendároch.
Name days and calendars
Dates in Slovak and international calendarsThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar
Výslovnosť v slovenčine: i-li-as.
Grammar & Cases
Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official useDiminutives and pet forms
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