Ebenezer name popularity, meaning and origin
Name Popularity: 65%
Ebenezer name meaning:
The name Ebenezer is of Hebrew origin and is derived from the Bible. It is a masculine name that holds significant meaning. The name Ebenezer is a combination of the Hebrew words "Eben" and "ezer." "Eben" means "stone" or "rock," while "ezer" means "help" or "savior." Therefore, the name Ebenezer can be interpreted as "stone of help" or "rock of salvation."
In the Bible, the name Ebenezer is mentioned in the Book of Samuel. It refers to a stone set up by the prophet Samuel as a memorial to commemorate God's help and deliverance to the Israelites during a battle against the Philistines. Hence, the name Ebenezer carries a strong spiritual connotation, symbolizing God's assistance and protection.
Parents who choose the name Ebenezer for their son may be seeking to imbue their child with a sense of strength, stability, and divine support. The name serves as a reminder that God is a reliable source of aid and salvation in times of need.
Origin: Hebrew
Rock or stone of help. Famous bearer: the Old Testament Samuel gave the name Ebenezer to a stone set up in recognition of God's assistance in defeating the Philistines; miserly Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novel 'A Chnsitmas Carol'.
Categories
Christmas names, Dickens names, Victorian names
Related names
Ebenezer , Ebbaneza, Ebeneezer, Ebeneser, Ebenezar, Ebenezeer
Other boys names beginning with E
Statistics
Overall UK ranking: 1688 out of 4789
14 recorded births last year
Change in rank
- 10yrs
100 - 5yrs
-118 - 1yr
540
Regional popularity
Ranking for this name in various UK regions
Historical popularity of Ebenezer
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