Abner

Etymology

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

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA^(key): /ˈæb.nɚ/

Proper noun

Abner (plural Abners)

1. A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.
   • 1611, Bible (King James Version), 1 Samuel 17:55:
     :

     And when Saul saw David go forth against the Philistine, he said unto Abner, the captain of the host, Abner, whose son is this youth? And Abner said, As thy soul liveth, O king, I cannot tell.

2. A male given name.

Anagrams

• Beran, Béarn, NBAer, Naber, baren, benar, brane

Proper noun

Abner m

1. (biblical) Abner (cousin of Saul)