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Abner Name Meaning

Abner is a boy's name of Hebrew origin. This classic Biblical name translates to "father of light" or "my father is a lamp" and originates from the Old Testament. In this text, Abner was a cousin of Saul and the commander of his army. You might choose this name as a reference to your faith or simply because of your affinity to its timeless lyricism. Abner is a defined, statement-making name for a little one who will illuminate the world.

Abner Personality

Name Abner
Gender Male
Pronunciation a-bner,
Religion Christian
Origin Hebrew

Abner Lucky Numbers

Name Number 6
Soul Number 6
Personality Number 9

Famous Personality

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Abner Doubleday Union Army General
Abner Mares Boxer

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