'Hebrew' originates from the Old French word 'Ebreu,' which came from the Latin 'Hebraeus,' derived from the Greek 'Hebraios,' which in turn came from the Hebrew word 'ʿIḇrî,' meaning 'descendant of Eber.'

'Hebraios' transformed into the Latin word 'Hebraeus,' and eventually became the modern English word 'Hebrew' through Old French.

Initially, it meant 'descendant of Eber,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a member of the ancient people or the language they spoke.'