Eben

Though most parents would shy away from Ebenezer, short form Eben is affable and creative and perfectly able to stand alone; nothing Scroogish about it. This also makes a fresh new spin on the very popular Ethan or Evan.

Eben Oleson is the name of the character played by Josh Hartnett in the movie "30 Days of Night."

Gender

Boy

Meaning

stone of help

Origin

Hebrew, diminutive of Ebenezer

Numerology

E is for exotic, no lack of spirit here!

B is for bygone, never forgetting golden memories.

E is for elate, you make others happy.

N is for nice, need I say more?

Lucky

Eben lucky number is 8.

8 is all about abundance. Within numerology, this number is linked to material wealth and financial success. Ambitious and goal-oriented, 8 can effortlessly assume leadership positions through its natural magnetism. 8 applies big-picture thinking to broaden its scope, racing up the top of any ladder to reach extraordinary heights.

Famous People Named Eben

• Margaret "Peg" Linton Phillips American actress
• Eben Moglen Software Freedom pioneer, historian, and Columbia Law professor
• Eben Etzebeth South African rugby player
• Eben Alexander neurosurgeon and author of Proof of Heaven
• Eben Britton American football player

Eben in Pop Culture

• Eben Stanhope Alison's married brother in the 1930 play "Alison's House"
• In ufology EBE or EBEN = Extraterrestrial Biological Entity