Ebeneezer

Hebrew

"stone of help"

Ebeneezer Origin and Meaning

The name Ebeneezer is a boy's name.

Ebeneezer derives from Hebrew origins, meaning 'stone of help' or 'the Lord has helped me.' This biblical name appears in the Old Testament where Samuel set up a stone monument called Ebenezer to commemorate God's assistance to the Israelites. While the name carries rich religious significance, its popularity in the Western world has been significantly influenced by Charles Dickens' character Ebenezer Scrooge from 'A Christmas Carol,' which has created some challenging associations. The spelling with three 'e's is a less common variant of the more traditional Ebenezer. Despite its literary connections, the name maintains its profound spiritual meaning for those drawn to its biblical heritage.