Elkan name meaning
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What does Elkan mean?
Originated from Hebrew, New-fangled and Uncommon Elkan is used mostly in English and Yiddish is commonly given to boys. Elkan is diminutive of Elkanah. New-fangled and Uncommon Elkanah is used mostly in English, Elkanah means "Kanah, El and God has Created God has Bought God has Possessed God is Zealous" has its origin in Hebrew.
How popular is the name Elkan?
Elkan is an uncommon baby name in United States still in use today. Elkan is a rare baby name in England and Wales there is very thin chances of it still being given as it was last seen in 2005.
Also, Elkan is a familiar name in South Africa and Namibia. According to our evaluation, over 200 babies have been named Elkan globally.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 12269 | 5 |
| 2021 | 9642 | 7 |
| 2018 | 10744 | 6 |
| 2014 | 10704 | 6 |
| 2009 | 10989 | 6 |
| 2007 | 10920 | 6 |
| 2005 | 10148 | 6 |
Facts
Elkan in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 19 | 15 | 0 | 5 |
 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 5 |
 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
What numbers say about Elkan?
Fighting you own battles like a lone wolf makes you feel strong and confident. You act protectively around the people you love and people who need help. You are never bored. Even when you are alone. Having number 1 as your personality no represents your determination, strong will to change the world and ambition. You are not much into hanging around and wasting time with people. Number 6 as your soul urge no represents your caring nature.
Do you like Elkan? Other names you would love
- Atley - Unfamiliar Atleys origin is Hebrew is a gender-neutral name, meaning of Atley is "Place Name, From the Meadow or Likeing" is used dominantly in English
- Abbeygail - Unorthodox Abbeygail has its origin in Hebrew is used in English aimed at girls, Abbeygail means "Father in Rejoicing, God is My Joy and Father's Joy". Abbeygail is derivative of Abigail.
- Janice - Used substantially in English persistent and trendy, Janice is used as a unisex name, Janice means "God is Merciful, Form of Jane or God's Gracious Gift" has origin in Hebrew. Predominant Janice ranked at 492 position in 1991 on baby girl names chart in United States
- Shulamit - Meaning of Shulamit is Peacefulness is a girl name and came from Hebrew is used notably in Hebrew
- Jordain - Jordain's meaning is Descend, To Flow Down or Down Flowing used for both sexes that originated from Hebrew is used especially in English
Famous people named Elkan
- Elkan Nathan Adler, English author, lawyer, historian
- Elkan Harrison Powell, president of Encyclopædia Britannica Inc
- Elkan Blout, scientist
- Elkan Naumburg, New York City merchant, banker
- Elkan Allan, British television producer and print journalist
- Elkan Bauer, April 4, 1852 - Theresienstadt, September 20, 1942), was an Austrian composer, a victim of National Socialism.
Lists having Elkan
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths