God has created or God has possessed
Derived from the Hebrew name Elqanah, it is composed of the elements 'El' (God) and 'qanah' (to create, acquire, or possess). In the Old Testament, Elkanah is most notably the father of the prophet Samuel and the husband of Hannah.
About 6 boys were named Elkanah in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The father of the prophet Samuel in the Hebrew Bible · The Books of Samuel
American visionary and promoter of the Erie Canal
British industrialist and Mayor of Manchester
