Find out how popular the first name Kebron has been for the last 17 years (from 2007 to 2023) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Kebron by gender

Based on the last 17 years of data, Kebron is more commonly used as a male name, with approximately 85% of people named Kebron being male.

For the most recent data in 2023, there were 7 male babies and 0 female babies born with the name Kebron.

The history of the first name Kebron

The name Kebron has its origins in ancient Semitic languages, traced back to the root words "qbr" or "kbr," which carry meanings related to burial, graves, or tombs. This connection suggests that the name may have been associated with death rituals or the reverence of ancestors in early Semitic cultures.

The earliest known historical reference to the name Kebron can be found in the Hebrew Bible, specifically in the Book of Genesis. It refers to the Cave of Machpelah, also known as the Cave of the Patriarchs, located in the ancient city of Hebron (Kiriath-arba). This cave served as a burial site for prominent biblical figures such as Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Rebekah, Jacob, and Leah.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Kebron was Kebron, the son of Nahor and Milcah, mentioned in Genesis 22:20-24. However, beyond this brief mention, little is known about this historical figure.

In the 4th century AD, a Christian pilgrim named Etheria (also known as Egeria) documented her travels to the Holy Land, mentioning the city of Hebron (Khebrōn in Greek) and its significance as the burial site of the Biblical patriarchs.

During the medieval period, the name Kebron appeared in various chronicles and travelogues written by European pilgrims and travelers who visited the Holy Land. One notable example is the account of the Dominican friar Riccoldo da Monte di Croce, who visited the region in the late 13th century and described the city of Hebron and its sacred sites.

In the 16th century, the Italian humanist scholar Flavio Biondo (1392-1463) discussed the etymology of the name Hebron in his work "De Veris Dictionibus." He traced its origins to the Hebrew word "chibrah," meaning "alliance" or "friendship."

Another historical figure bearing the name Kebron was Kebron, a Christian martyr who lived in the 3rd century AD in Tyre, Phoenicia (modern-day Lebanon). He was executed during the persecution of Christians under the Roman emperor Decius. His feast day is celebrated on February 19th in the Eastern Orthodox Church.

It is worth noting that while the name Kebron has historical roots and connections to significant locations and figures in the ancient Near East, its usage as a given name has been relatively uncommon throughout history, especially in recent centuries.

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