Elkanah

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Elkanah

Gender: Masculine
Language: English
Etymology:
Elkanah is a Hebrew name meaning “God Has Created.”

History:
Elkanah, Samuel’s father in the Bible, was revived by 17th century Puritans, but has never been very popular.

Pronunciation: ell-can-ah.

Alternates: Elkan, Kanah.

Famous Bearers:
Artists and Authors:
Elkanah Settle (1648-1742)
English poet.

Fictional Characters:
Elkanah Watson (1758-1842)
American canal builder.

Political Figures:
Elkanah (Biblical)
Father of Samuel, husband to Hannah.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.004 % named Elkanah