Elkana - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Elkana \e-lka-na, el-kana\, also used as girl's name Elkana, is a variant of Elkanah (Hebrew), and the meaning of Elkana is "God has purchased".

The baby name Elkana sounds like Elchana, Elchanan, Elgin and Elgine. Other similar baby names are Elan, Elian and Elman.

Elkana 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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