Ebeneser
Ebeneser Origin and Meaning
Ebeneser is a variant spelling of Ebenezer, a masculine name with Hebrew origins meaning "stone of help" or "stone of assistance." The name appears in the Bible where Samuel sets up a stone memorial called Ebenezer to commemorate God's help in defeating the Philistines. This spelling variation with an 's' instead of 'z' reflects how the name might appear in some Scandinavian languages or represent an attempt to soften the traditional spelling. The name gained recognition through Charles Dickens' character Ebenezer Scrooge in "A Christmas Carol," which initially gave it associations with miserliness before Scrooge's redemption. Ebeneser remains quite rare as a given name, appealing to parents seeking a name with strong biblical roots and historical character. Despite its rich heritage, the name has never been widely popular in modern times.