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Elcana

“The given name 'Elcana' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliqenai' or 'Elqanah', meaning 'God has acquired' or 'God has purchased', with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages.”

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#977
TrendNew ★
Peak year2014
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageHebrew
CultureJewish
ReligionJudaism
Letters6
Numerology9 Chaldean 9
Global rank#977

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Elcana

The given name 'Elcana' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliqenai' or 'Elqanah', meaning 'God has acquired' or 'God has purchased', with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages.

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Etymology

The given name 'Elcana' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Eliqenai' or 'Elqanah', meaning 'God has acquired' or 'God has purchased', with its linguistic root in the Semitic languages. Elcana is used in various cultures and religions, including the Hebrew Bible, where Elkanah is the father of Samuel, a prominent figure in the Old Testament.

Elcana currently ranks #977 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2014.

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