Boy name
Abner name meaning
“the father is a lamp”
Abner is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning the father is a lamp. It comes from Avner, which combines av, meaning father, and ner, meaning lamp. The name also appears in the Bible as the name of a biblical figure.
What does Abner mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Abner
From Hebrew Avner, combining av ‘father’ and ner ‘lamp’. Abner is a biblical figure.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Abner
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Abner, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Abner: the father is a lamp
- Nathan: he has given
- Yefta: he opens
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Abner Frederikus Micky
Meaning of each word
- Abner: the father is a lamp
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
- Micky: who is like God?
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Abner Yefta
Meaning of each word
- Abner: the father is a lamp
- Yefta: he opens
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Meaning of each word
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
- Abner: the father is a lamp
- Steven: crown or victory wreath
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Abner Yesaya
Meaning of each word
- Abner: the father is a lamp
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
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Meaning of each word
- Abner: the father is a lamp
- Eugenius: of noble birth
- Maykel: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Abner
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧ꧀ꦤꦺꦂ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘ᮪ᮔᮨᮁ |
Is Abner a boy’s name?
Yes, Abner is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Abner ranks #1,524 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Abner
Names with related meanings
- Nur♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Anwar♂Brighter, more radiant
- Nurul♂♀Light of
- Dian♂♀Lamp, illuminating light
- Noor♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Surya♂The shining sun
- Fajar♂Light before sunrise
- Nurdin♂Light of the faith
- Robert♂Bright fame
- Azhar♂Bright, radiant
- Noer♂♀Light, illuminating radiance
- Munir♂Radiant, giving light
Famous people named Abner
- Abner Banosro · b. 1958
- Abner Mambrasar · b. 1974
- Abner Nones · b. 1972
- Abner Ondi
- Abner Paulus Beruatwarin · b. 1976
- Abner Sarlis Tindi
- Abner Timisela · b. 1962
- Abner Timisela · b. 1963
- Abner Wetipo · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Abner
What is the meaning of Abner?
Abner means the father is a lamp. From Hebrew Avner, combining av ‘father’ and ner ‘lamp’. Abner is a biblical figure.
Is Abner a boy’s name?
Yes, Abner is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 92% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Abner?
Abner is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Abner have?
Abner has 2 syllables (Ab-ner) and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Abner?
Abner ranks #1,524 among boy names in our data sample (12 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Abner?
Some ideas: Abner Nathan Yefta; Abner Frederikus Micky; Abner Yefta.
Famous people named Abner?
Notable people named Abner include Abner Banosro, Abner Mambrasar, Abner Nones.
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