Strong’s H7935

שְׁכַנְיָה

Part of speech

Proper Name Masculine

Transliteration

Shkanyah

Pronunciation

shek-an-YAH or shek-an-YAH-hoo

Definition

Shecaniah or Shechaniah

Meaning

Shekanjah

Usage

The name Shekanyah or Shekanyahu means "Yahweh has dwelt" or "Yahweh dwells." It is used as a personal name for several individuals in the Old Testament, signifying a connection to the divine presence and favor of God.

Bible references

1 Chronicles 3:21;1 Chronicles 3:22;1 Chronicles 24:11;2 Chronicles 31:15;Ezra 8:3;Ezra 8:5;Ezra 10:2;Nehemiah 3:29;Nehemiah 6:18;Nehemiah 12:3