Etymology

Heber

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Today it means: A male given name originating from the Bible [in turn from Hebrew]. Full definition →

Biblical Hebrew עֵבֶר
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Heber · proper noun1

  1. Biblical Hebrew · borrowed fromעֵבֶר
  2. English todayHeber

Borrowed from Biblical Hebrew עֵבֶר (ʿĒḇer). The town in Arizona is named after either Heber C. Kimball or Heber J. Grant, both Mormon leaders.

Heber · proper noun2

  1. Irish · borrowed fromÉibhear
  2. English todayHeber

Borrowed from Irish Éibhear.

Heber · proper noun3

  1. Middle High German · borrowed fromheber“carrier”
  2. English todayHeber

Occupational from Middle High German heber (“carrier”): see modern German Heber. The settlement in California is named after Anthony H. Heber, president of the California Development Company.

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