Abner
From a Hebrew phrase meaning "my father is a light", combining words for father and lamp.
Meaning and origin
Abner is a Hebrew name carried in the Old Testament by the commander of King Saul's army, a cousin of Saul himself.
How to pronounce Abner
| English (US) | AB-nər /ˈæbnər/ |
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