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Haben

♂ Boy

Pronounced HAH-ben /ˈhɑː.bɛn/Medium

Meaning: A Tigrinya name from Eritrea (and Ethiopia) meaning 'pride' or 'a source of pride.' Warmly used in Eritrean families. Documented; noted respectfully.Medium

In 30 seconds: A proud Eritrean name: Haben means 'pride' (said 'HAH-ben'). Warm and heritage-rich.
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Origin MediumEritrean
MeaningA Tigrinya name from Eritrea (and Ethiopia) meaning 'pride' or 'a source of pride.' Warmly used in Eritrean families. Documented; noted respectfully.
U.S. rank (2024)#12907 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2013
Total births (all-time)≈ 51

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201319922024

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

Haben is a Tigrinya name from Eritrea and Ethiopia meaning 'pride' or 'a source of pride.' It is warmly used in Eritrean families and honored in the wider community. We note this respectfully. A meaningful heritage pick (said 'HAH-ben').

It appears only rarely for boys in the U.S., a distinctive Horn-of-Africa name. Rare, proud, and warm.

Did you know? Haben is a Tigrinya name from Eritrea meaning 'pride' — carried, for instance, by disability rights advocate Haben Girma. A warm, uplifting pick (said 'HAH-ben').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Haben — Tigrinya/Eritrean name 'pride'; documented

Variations

Habin

Nicknames

HabiBen

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Haben mean?

Haben is a Tigrinya name from Eritrea meaning 'pride' or 'a source of pride.'

How do you pronounce Haben?

It's said HAH-ben /ˈhɑː.bɛn/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Haben a boy or girl name?

Haben is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Haben?

Haben is rare for boys in the U.S. and used mainly within Eritrean communities.

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