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Elkana Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "elkana" is "god has bought", and is used often for "boys".

Name
elkana
Meaning
god has bought
Pronunciation
el-kah-nah
Used for
boys
Syllables
3

Elkana Name Details

Elkana is a biblical name derived from Hebrew. In the Bible, Elkana was the husband of Hannah and the father of the prophet Samuel. The name itself is composed of two Hebrew elements, 'El' meaning 'God' and 'kana' meaning 'has bought' or 'possessed'. Elkana symbolizes the faith and gratitude of Hannah for having a son after years of barrenness.

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Nishikant (nee-shee-kant)
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