A masculine given name, the Greek form of the Hebrew name Elijah, meaning 'my God is Yahweh'.
From Greek 'Elias', which transliterated the Hebrew 'Eliyahu' (Elijah). The name spread throughout Christian cultures via the New Testament, where Elias is mentioned as a prophet who would return before the Messiah.
Elias Howe invented the lockstitch sewing machine in 1845, revolutionizing textile production and helping to launch the Industrial Revolution's impact on clothing manufacturing. The name appears in many cultures with slight variations: Ilya in Russian, Élie in French, and Elia in Italian.
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