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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Stone of help

Ebenezer is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “stone of help.” Flowing from the Hebrew name ‘Even H’azer, Ebenezer springs to mind a monument built in biblical times to commemorate a critical battle in Jewish history. If you’re all for the festive season, you may also remember this name for Charles Dicken’s Ebenezer Scrooge, whose bellowing “Bah humbug!” would eventually burst into a Christmas carol. While most would give a hand for the ghosts, Ebenezer might be the name that brings out a breakthrough in all hearts.