About Elkind
The surname Elkind is of Ashkenazi Jewish origin and is derived from the Yiddish word "elk," meaning "elk" or "moose," and the German word "kind," meaning "child." It is believed to have originated as a nickname for someone who resembled an elk or had characteristics associated with the animal, such as strength or agility. The surname Elkind is relatively common among Jewish communities and can be found worldwide.
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Here's how to represent Elkind in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
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