Elkanah

== English == === Etymology === From Hebrew אֶלְקָנָה (ʾelqānā, “God has created”). === Proper noun === Elkanah Any of several minor characters in the Old Testament, including the father of Samuel. : 1 Samuel 1:8: Then said Elkanah her husband to her, Hannah, why weepest thou? and why eatest thou not? and why is thy heart grieved? am I not better to thee than ten sons? (rare) A male given name from Hebrew of Biblical origin.