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Abenezer

♂ Boy

Pronounced ab-uh-NEE-zer /æb.əˈniː.zər/Medium

Meaning: An Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Ebenezer, from the Hebrew Even ha-Ezer, 'stone of help' — a phrase from the Book of Samuel marking God's aid. Widely used in Ethiopian Christian families.Medium

In 30 seconds: A name of thanks: Abenezer means 'stone of help' (said 'ab-uh-NEE-zer'). An Ethiopian form of Ebenezer, warm and faithful.
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Origin MediumAmharic, Hebrew
MeaningAn Ethiopian (Amharic) form of Ebenezer, from the Hebrew Even ha-Ezer, 'stone of help' — a phrase from the Book of Samuel marking God's aid. Widely used in Ethiopian Christian families.
U.S. rank (2025)#8918 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births8 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2015
Total births (all-time)≈ 244

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201520032025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abenezer is an Amharic form of Ebenezer, from the Hebrew Even ha-Ezer, 'stone of help,' a memorial stone set up in the Book of Samuel to mark divine aid. Common among Ethiopian Christians, it is a warm name of gratitude and faith (said 'ab-uh-NEE-zer').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian families. Rare, faithful, and warm.

Did you know? Abenezer is the Ethiopian form of Ebenezer — 'stone of help' — a phrase from the Book of Samuel raised as a marker of God's aid, and a beloved name in Ethiopian Christian families (said 'ab-uh-NEE-zer').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Abenezer — Ethiopian form of Ebenezer, 'stone of help'

Variations

EbenezerAbenezarAbeneezer

Nicknames

AbeAben

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abenezer mean?

Abenezer is an Ethiopian form of Ebenezer, from the Hebrew for 'stone of help.'

How do you pronounce Abenezer?

It's said ab-uh-NEE-zer /æb.əˈniː.zər/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Abenezer a boy or girl name?

Abenezer is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Abenezer?

Abenezer is a rare name in the U.S., familiar in Ethiopian families.

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