Bible Dictionary
En
In Hebrew place-names, En means “spring” or “fountain.” It commonly begins names of locations associated with a source of water.
Definition
En is a Hebrew element meaning “spring” or “fountain.” It occurs at the beginning of many Hebrew place-names associated with a source of water.
Biblical Usage
The supplied material gives no specific biblical occurrence beyond its use as an element in Hebrew names.
Historical Background
The element identifies a spring or fountain and is therefore used in the formation of place-names.
Historical Bible Dictionaries
Smith's Bible Dictionary
at the beginning of many Hebrew words, signifies a spring or fountain.