Origin:
Hebrew
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Variant of Elijah: The Lord is my God.
Soul Urge:People with the name Eliya have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Eliya are excellent at analyzing, understanding, and learning. They tend to be mystics, philosophers, scholars, and teachers. Because they live so much in the mind, they tend to be quiet and introspective, and are usually introverts. When presented with issues, they will see the larger picture. Their solitary thoughtfulness and analysis of people and world events may make them seem aloof, and sometimes even melancholy.