Preben is a given name of Slavic origin (vendic/sorbian) most common in Denmark where it arrived around 1350 from the neighbouring Germany. Notable people with the name include: Preben von Ahnen (1606–1675), German-born civil servant and landowner in Norway. Preben Arentoft (born 1942), Danish former football player. Preben Fjære Brynemo (born 1977), Norwegian Nordic combined skier. Preben Christiansen (1913–1979), Danish fencer. Preben Eriksen (born 1958), former speedway rider. Preben Fabricius (1931–1984), Danish furniture designer, worked with Jørgen Kastholm.
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