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Elchonon
Pronounced el-KHAH-non /ΙlΛxΙ.nΙn/Medium
Meaning: From Hebrew Elchanan/Elhanan, 'God is gracious' β a warrior in King David's armyMedium
Popularity in the U.S. Β· SSA data
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History & Origin
Elchonon comes from Hebrew Elchanan/Elhanan, 'God is gracious' β a warrior in King David's army. The Ashkenazi form, it's a traditional, devout name in Orthodox Jewish communities (the -ch- is a guttural 'kh').
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox communities. Rare, God-is-gracious at the root, and traditional.
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What does the name Elchonon mean?
Elchonon is the Hebrew Elhanan β 'God is gracious'.
How do you pronounce Elchonon?
It's said el-KHAH-non /ΙlΛxΙ.nΙn/ β three syllables, stress on the second (the ch is a guttural kh).
Is Elchonon a boy or girl name?
Elchonon is a boy's name.
How popular is Elchonon?
Elchonon is a rare name, used in Orthodox communities.