אֶלְקָנָה

# Elkanah: A Biblical Proper Name Based on the lexicon data provided, Elkanah (אֶלְקָנָה) is a proper noun appearing once in the Hebrew Bible. The data indicates this is a personal name rather than a common word with semantic range or grammatical variation. Without additional etymological information in the provided lexicon entry, the specific meaning of the name itself cannot be determined from this data alone. The single occurrence in biblical text makes Elkanah a minor figure in the scriptural record according to this lexicon's frequency data. The lemma form presented represents how the name appears in its standard dictionary entry, though like all proper nouns, it would appear in various grammatical forms throughout the biblical text depending on its function in sentences (nominative, possessive, etc.). To understand Elkanah's significance in biblical narrative, one would need to examine the specific context of its single occurrence and consult additional historical or narrative sources beyond what this lexicon entry provides.