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At a Glance: Name: Abner – Meaning: father of light – Origin: Hebrew – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: AB-nur
Abner is a vintage, classic boy's name of Hebrew origin, pronounced AB-nur, that means "father of light." It has an old-fashioned, timeless feel that suits parents who like a name with some history behind it.
Meaning & Origin of Abner
Meaning: Father of light.
Origin: Hebrew.
Source: Wiktionary.
How to Pronounce Abner
Phonetic: AB-nur IPA: /ˈæbnər/
Popularity of Abner
Abner peaked at #289 in 1881, when 30 boys received the name. Its latest ranking is #837 in 2024, with 293 boys given the name that year.
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1880–2024.
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FAQ
What does the name Abner mean?
Father of light. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Abner)
How do you pronounce Abner?
Abner is pronounced AB-nur (IPA: /ˈæbnər/).
Is Abner a popular name right now?
Abner peaked at #289 in 1881 and is ranked #837 as of 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1880–2024.)
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