The meaning of the name “Abner” is different in several languages, countries and cultures and has more than one possibly same or different meanings available.
Additional information: The Old Testament Abner, was son of Ner and Saul’s cousin. He was chief commander of Saul's military forces. Abner was defeated by David at the pool of Gibeon after Saul's death. He later became a supporter of David, but was killed by Joab, the chief commander of David's army.
Abner Doubleday was an American Civil War general and rumors say that he invented baseball. There is also popular cartoon strip called Li'l Abner.
Abner is used in a wide collection of stories and books by Anna Catherine Green entitled "Uncle Abner: Master of Mystery" written during the 20th century.
The first thing you should know if you are considering Abner for your baby's name is that in most countries all over the world the name Abner is a boy name.
The name Abner is of Hebrew origin, and is used mostly in English speaking countries but also in a few other countries and languages of the world.
If you consider naming your baby Abner we recommend you take note of the special meaning and history of the name as your baby’s name will play a big role in its life and your baby will hear it spoken every day. Searching for a name is a very important and fun process as it’s the very first gift you will give to your baby. Many people believe that the name can affect success in life, through their children's working career and other circumstances, so they choose more “respectable” names or name meanings as they believe that the name meaning reflects the personality of the child.
Abner Name Meaning
The meaning of Abner has more than one different etymologies. It has same or different meanings in other countries and languages. The different meanings of the name Abner are:
Hebrew Meaning: Father of light
Bible Meaning: The commander of Saul's army
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Name Abner Categories
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Popularity of the Name Abner
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Abner Boy Name Popularity Chart
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