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Origin
The story of Ilias
Ilias keeps 20 July — the Holy Prophet Elijah.
Ἠλίας renders the Hebrew Eliyyahu — “my God is Yahweh.”
“My God is Yahweh.”
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Ilias at a glance
Name day
20 July
This year · 2026
Monday, 20 July
Next year · 2027
Tuesday, 20 July
Meaning
Ἠλίας — “my God is Yahweh”
Patron of
the Holy Prophet Elijah
Variations
Forms & nicknames of the name
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Greek forms
English & romanised
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Namesakes
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