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Abner

Hebrewmasculine2 syllables

The story behind Abner

From Hebrew אבנר (Abner, “father of light”). From אָב (av, “father”) + נור (nur, “light”).

Pronunciation

US: /ˈæb.nɚ/

Popularity

Abner ranked #874 in US for 2025.

Source: SSA national baby names

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Esther

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Heber

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Middle Names for Abner

Abednego

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Sibling Names for Abner

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