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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Whom God gave; Grace of God; Whom God has graciously bestowed

Elhanan is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin. It derives from the Hebrew word elchanan, meaning “whom God gave,” though other interpretations include “grace of God” and “whom God has graciously bestowed.” In the Hebrew Bible, Elhanan is a great warrior in the army of David who was said to have killed Goliath’s brother. If you’re looking a lesser-known biblical name for baby, the noble Elhanan makes an excellent choice.