nebo

Nebo is a toponym and personal name used in various places and contexts. The most prominent Nebo is Mount Nebo, a hill in present-day Jordan located near the town of Madaba and overlooking the Dead Sea. In religious tradition, Mount Nebo is identified as the site from which Moses viewed the Promised Land. Archaeological remains and a Byzantine-era church have been found at the site, which operates as a popular pilgrimage destination and tourist viewpoint.

Beyond Mount Nebo, the name Nebo has been adopted for other geographic locations, including towns and communities in different countries, often drawing on biblical associations. In addition, Nebo is used as a surname and appears in the names of organizations or businesses in various regions.

The toponym’s use reflects the historical and cultural influence of biblical geography on place naming. For readers seeking a specific Nebo, providing the country, state or context will help identify the intended reference.