Elkanah - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Elkanah \e-lka-

, also used as girl's name Elkanah, is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God has purchased". Biblical name and variant spelling of Elchanah.

Elkanah has 1 variant form: Elkana.

For more information, see also the related name Elchanan.

Baby names that sound like Elkanah are Elchana, Alkander, Elgin and Elgine.

Elkanah 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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