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Abner Name Meaning, Pronunciation, and History

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Overview

The meaning of the name "abner" is "father of light", and is used often for "boys".

Name
abner
Meaning
father of light
Pronunciation
ab-ner
Used for
boys
Syllables
2

Abner Name Details

The name Abner has Hebrew origins and is derived from the Hebrew name Avner, which means 'father of light' or 'my father is a lamp'. In the Bible, Abner was a cousin of King Saul and the commander of his army. He later became a loyal supporter of King David. The name Abner has been used as a masculine given name for centuries and continues to be popular.

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