Question 1

What are nicknames for Elias?

Accepted Answer

Eli is a nickname for Elias. Eli keeps the opening of Elias in a shorter written form.

Question 2

What does the name Elias mean?

Accepted Answer

Elias is a name of Hebrew origin: my God is Yahweh (form of Elijah); a beloved staple among Ethiopian Christian families. See the full Elias page for its popularity history.