Iben

See also: iben

Danish

Etymology

Uncertain origin. The name first appears as a male name, possibly shortened from some Germanic compound name. The modern female name is associated with ibenholt (“ebony wood”).

Proper noun

Iben (c)

  1. A female given name.

See also

Norwegian

Etymology

Similar to Danish Iben.

Proper noun

Iben

  1. A female given name.

References

  • Statistisk sentralbyrå, Namnestatistikk: 937 females with the given name Iben living in Norway on January 1st 2014, with the frequency peak in the 2000s decade. Accessed on July 11th, 2014.
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