Eeben
Germanic · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Eeben
Eeben is a Dutch diminutive form of the name Ebbe or Ebbo, derived from the Germanic element "eber" meaning "wild boar," symbolizing strength and ferocity.
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Etymology
Eeben is a Dutch diminutive form of the name Ebbe or Ebbo, derived from the Germanic element "eber" meaning "wild boar," symbolizing strength and ferocity. The name is primarily used in Dutch and Afrikaans-speaking communities, with notable historical usage in South Africa among Afrikaner populations.
Eeben currently ranks #1,989 in the United States as a boy's name.
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