Name Ebenezer Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Ebenezer

Ebenezer is a ♂ boy’s name.

Origin of the name Ebenezer

Ebenezer is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. It is mentioned in the Old Testament, it was a monument built for the glory of God erected by Samuel. The name Ebenezer is known from the novel “A Christmas Carol” (1843) by Charles Dickens. In the novel, the stingy main character is called “Ebenezer Scrooge”.

What is the meaning of the name Ebenezer?

Ebenezer means “stone of help” (from Hebrew “éven/אֶבֶן” = stone + “ʿezrá/עֶזְרָה” = help).

Pronunciation of Ebenezer