♂ Name Abner
Abner is a ♂ boy name.
Where does the name Abner come from?
Abner is a biblical name of Hebrew origin. In the Old Testament, Abner is the cousin and the commander-in-chief of the army of King Saul.
What does the name Abner mean?
Abner means “my father is a light” or “father of light” (from Hebrew “‘áv/אָב” = father + “ner/נֵר” = lamp/candle/light).
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