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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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