Elchanan: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֶלְחָנָן
Pronounced el-kha-NAN
Meaning of Elchanan
Elchanan combines el, God, with chanan, to show grace: God has been gracious, granting blessing and kindness. In the Bible, Elchanan son of Yaari was one of the mighty warriors of King David.
And there was again war with the Philistines at Gob; and Elhanan the son of Jaare-oregim the Beth-lehemite slew Goliath the Gittite, the staff of whose spear was like a weaver’s beam.
וַתְּהִי־עוֹד הַמִּלְחָמָה בְּגוֹב עִם־פְּלִשְׁתִּים וַיַּךְ אֶלְחָנָן בֶּן־יַעְרֵי אֹרְגִים בֵּית הַלַּחְמִי אֵת גׇּלְיָת הַגִּתִּי וְעֵץ חֲנִיתוֹ כִּמְנוֹר אֹרְגִים׃
Elchanan in Hebrew
Elchanan is written אלחנן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְחָנָן). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- לLamed
- חHet
- נNun
- נNun
Gematria value: 139 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Het 8 + Nun 50 + Nun 50)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has been gracious
- Pronunciationel-kha-NAN
- Hebrewאלחנן
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Elchanan ranked #73 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (241 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #65, in 2022.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 73 | 241 |
| 2023 | 69 | 233 |
| 2022 | 65 | 262 |
| 2021 | 77 | 229 |
| 2020 | 78 | 226 |
| 2019 | 85 | 208 |
| 2018 | 68 | 257 |
| 2017 | 74 | 235 |
| 2016 | 80 | 229 |
| 2015 | 80 | 223 |
| 2014 | 71 | 233 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Elchanan
What does the name Elchanan mean?
Elchanan combines el, God, with chanan, to show grace: God has been gracious, granting blessing and kindness. In the Bible, Elchanan son of Yaari was one of the mighty warriors of King David.
How do you pronounce Elchanan?
Elchanan is pronounced el-kha-NAN in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Elchanan in Hebrew?
Elchanan is written אלחנן in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֶלְחָנָן).
Is Elchanan a biblical name?
Yes. Elchanan appears in the Hebrew Bible, in II Samuel 21:19.
How popular is the name Elchanan in Israel?
In 2024, Elchanan ranked #73 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (241 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #65, in 2022. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Elchanan?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אלחנן adds up to 139 (Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + Het 8 + Nun 50 + Nun 50).
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