Elchanan - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Elchanan \e-lcha-

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God is gracious". Biblical name. El- is Hebrew for God.

Elchanan has 4 variant forms: Elchana, Elhanan, Elhannan and Elkanah.

Baby names that sound like Elchanan are Elkana, Alcander, Elgin, Elgine and Eilginn.

Elchanan is an uncommon first name for men and an equally uncommon last name for both men and women. (1990 U.S. Census)

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