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Gender
Masculine
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Origin of the Name Elkanah
Hebrew
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Usage of the Name Elkanah
Jewish, Biblical
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Meaning of the Name Elkanah
The name Elkanah means "God has acquired" in Hebrew.
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Famous Bearers
In the Old Testament the name Elkanah was borne by several characters, including the father of Samuel.
Bearers of the name include Elkanah Settle (1648 - 1724), an English poet and playwright;
Elkanah Armitage (1794 - 1876), an English industrialist and politician;
Elkanah Billings (1820 - 1876), a Canadian paleontologist.
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Names Related to Elkanah
List of names related to Elkanah.
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