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Abner
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "father of light", borne by a cousin of Saul in the Old Testament.
"Her grandfather was named Abner."
Word Forms
Abners plural
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Etymology
From Hebrew אבנר (Abner), from אָב (av, "father") + נור (nur, "light").