Elyes

Elyes (Elyès) is a masculine first name of Arabic origin and represents a variant of the name Ilyes/Ilyas, which in turn comes from the biblical Hebrew Elias. The direct translation of the name is "my God is Yahweh."

What does the name Elyes mean?

The name Elyes (Elyès) is an Arabic form of the name Ilyes/Ilyas, which has its roots in the biblical Hebrew name Elias. Translated, it means "my God is Yahweh." Its origin can be traced back to Ancient Hebrew, where it derives from the Hebrew Eliyahu or 'êlı̂yâhû (אֵלִיָּהוּ), whose short form 'êlı̂yâh (אֵלִיָּה) consists of the elements 'ēl (אֵל) meaning "God" and yâh (יָה) meaning "the name of God." This is the Arabic designation of the prophet Elias. Similar variants include Lyes, Eliasz, Ilian, Ilijan, and Iliano.

Where does the name Elyes come from?

The first name Elyes has its roots in Ancient Hebrew and means "my God is Yahweh."

How do you pronounce Elyes?

The pronunciation of the name Elyes is two syllables and fluid. It is pronounced "E-lyes" [ˈɛljɛs], with the name starting with an open E sound. The L gently connects the two syllables, and the ending "-yes" sounds bright and light. These features give Elyes a harmonious, modern aura - friendly, clear, and present.

When is the name day of Elyes?

Elyes celebrates his name day on March 24 and July 20.

Popularity

In Germany, Elyes is a common first name and currently ranks 3,183rd in the list of the most popular male baby names. Its highest ranking was in 2006 at 930th place. Over the last ten years, the name has been given about 160 times, placing it 1,850th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 1,883rd.

Nicknames & pet names

Layes / Lys

Similar first names

Famous people

• Elyes Bouchoucha (Tunisian musician)
• Elyes Gabel (actor)
• Elyes Jouini (Tunisian government official)