Elkan

Elkan Meaning & Origin

About Elkan
The name "Elkan" is of Hebrew origin and has a biblical significance. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Elkanah," which means "God has possessed" or "God has created." The name carries a spiritual connotation, suggesting a connection to God's ownership or creation. It can be seen as a reminder of divine presence and influence in one's life.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Elkan are male.

Elkan Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -28.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
ALKN
🗽 NYSIIS
EA
🔊 Soundex
E4205
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
EH1 L K AH0 N
🌐 IPA
/elkan*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('ALKN', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
E425

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Elkan in Braille

Here's how to represent Elkan in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Elkan in braille

How to Spell the Name Elkan in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Elkan using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Elkan in sign language

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