Ebenezer
Meaning of Ebenezer
Ebenezer is a male name with English origins. It is pronounced as eh-BEN-uh-zer (/ɛˈbɛnəzər/). A variation of the name is Eben. Although not as popular as some other names, Ebenezer still has a presence in the United States. In recent years, its popularity has fluctuated, with occurrences ranging from 34 to 55 per year. The highest rank it achieved was in 2017 when it reached number 2344. Ebenezer is a name that carries historical and religious associations, most notably through its association with the character Ebenezer Scrooge in Charles Dickens' novel "A Christmas Carol." This gives the name a sense of tradition and literary charm.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as eh-BEN-uh-zer (/ɛˈbɛnəzər/)
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Notable People Named Ebenezer
| Sir Ebenezer Howard was an English urban planner and founder of the garden city movement, known for his publication To-Morrow: A Peaceful Path to Real Reform and the establishment of the first garden city, Letchworth Garden City. |
| Ebenezer Bassett - Ebenezer Don Carlos Bassett was the first African American diplomat and the United States Ambassador to Haiti from 1869 to 1877, known for his significant contributions to education and diplomacy. |
| Ebenezer Cobb Morley was an influential English sportsman and a key figure in the establishment of the Football Association and modern football. |
| Ebenezer Zane was a versatile American pioneer, known for his roles as a soldier, politician, road builder, and land speculator, who established a settlement near Fort Henry and blazed the early road known as Zane's Trace. |
| Ebenezer Ekuban Jr. is a former NFL defensive end and the first Ghanaian to play in the NFL, known for his time with the Dallas Cowboys, Cleveland Browns, and Denver Broncos. |
| Ebenezer Erskine Mason was a farmer and local magistrate who played a significant role in the creation of the state of West Virginia. |
| Ebenezer Obey, also known as Ebenezer Remilekun Aremu Olasupo Obey-Fabiyi, is a renowned Nigerian jùjú musician. |
| Ebenezer Magoffin - Ebenezer "Ben" Magoffin was a Confederate officer in the American Civil War, known for his prominent role in the early phase of the war in Missouri and for being spared execution after his brother pleaded for his life with Abraham Lincoln. |
| Ebenezer Hazard was an American businessman, publisher, and politician who served in various political posts, including United States Postmaster General from 1782 to 1789. |
| Ebenezer Kingsbury Hunt was a prominent physician in Hartford, Connecticut. |
| Ebenezer Moseley, a Boston-born ship builder in 19th century Nova Scotia, is best known for constructing the barque Stag. |
| Ebenezer Hamlin was a member of parliament in New Zealand known for his independent conservative views. |
| Ebenezer Jones was a poet whose work varied in quality, but at its best, displayed a genuine poetic talent and earned the friendship of Browning and Rossetti. |
| Ebenezer Webster was a multi-talented United States figure and the father of Daniel Webster, a prominent lawyer and politician. |
| Ebenezer Adams, born in 1765 to Ephraim and Rebecca Locke Adams, was an American educator. |
