Origin:Hebrew
Meaning:God has purchased
Invite baby into the world with the warm embrace of family and faith by naming them Elkana. This masculine name is a variant of Elkanah, rooted in Hebrew origins. Elkanah is a name that appears in the Torah and First Book of Samuel in the Old Testament, most notably as the husband of Hannah and father of Samuel. Elkana means "God has purchased," bringing baby closer to their heritage.
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