Ebenezer
Ebenezer is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Stone of help”.
| Meaning | Stone of help |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | אֶבֶן הָעֵזֶר |
| Pronunciation | eb-uh-NEE-zer |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Ghana, Nigeria, United Kingdom |
Meaning and origin of Ebenezer
Ebenezer comes from the Hebrew Even ha-Ezer, 'stone of help'. In 1 Samuel 7:12 the prophet Samuel sets up a stone after a victory and names it Ebenezer, saying 'Thus far the Lord has helped us'. Puritans in England adopted it as a given name in the 1600s. It became famous through Ebenezer Scrooge in Dickens's A Christmas Carol, and it remains popular in Ghana and Nigeria, where some older lists wrongly label it Akan.
Is Ebenezer a Christian name?
Ebenezer is a biblical name used by Christians, especially Protestants, as a reminder of God's help; the hymn line 'Here I raise my Ebenezer' refers to it.
How popular is Ebenezer?
Rare in Britain and America today but still widely given in West Africa.
Gifts with the name Ebenezer
- Ebenezer name necklaces & bracelets (Amazon)
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- Christian baby gifts & books (Amazon)
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Spellings and variants of Ebenezer
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Ebenezer mean?
Ebenezer means 'Stone of help'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Ebenezer a Christian name?
Ebenezer is a biblical name used by Christians, especially Protestants, as a reminder of God's help; the hymn line 'Here I raise my Ebenezer' refers to it.
How do you pronounce Ebenezer?
Ebenezer is pronounced eb-uh-NEE-zer.
Is Ebenezer a boy or girl name?
Ebenezer is usually a boy name.