Ilyas

Ilyas is a masculine given name of Arabic origin. It is the Arabic form of Elijah, derived from the Hebrew Eliyahu, meaning "My God is Yahweh." In Arabic, the name is written إلياس and is commonly transliterated as Ilyās or Ilyas.

It is widely used in Muslim-majority regions and among Arabic-speaking, Turkish-speaking, Persian-speaking, and South Asian Muslim communities. The name appears across the Middle East, North Africa, South Asia, and Central Asia, with local spellings and pronunciations varying by language. The form İlyas is common in Turkish, while other languages may render it as Ilias, Iliya, or Ilia.

Variants and related names include Elias, Elijah, Ilias, Iliya, and Ilia. The Greek form Ilias is common in Greek-speaking contexts, and in Slavic languages a similar form Ilia is found. The name’s cultural reach spans many countries and religious communities.

Notable people named Ilyas have appeared in various fields, including politics, sports, and the arts, reflecting the name's broad cultural usage.

See also: Elias, Elijah, Ilias, Iliya, Ilia.