Abner

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Meaning of Name:

Abner means "Father of Lights". It is of Biblical name origin.

More about the babyname Abner

Origin: Hebrew - אבינר

 

Meaning: “Father of light”

 

Variations: Avner, Abher, Abnir, Aabher, Abeer, Aner, Aber,

 

Famous people named Abner:

 

Abner was the commander of Saul’s army in the biblical story.

 

Abner Doubleday, civil war hero, invented baseball.

 

Abner Nash helped draft the constitution, governor.

 

Abner McCall, US educator and attorney.

 

Personality Traits

 

Men with the name Abner are likely to be somewhat outrageous in their sense of humor. He might seem just a bit eccentric to his closest friends and family, that won’t cause anyone to dislike him at all however. There will be many situations when Abner is considered as a fanatic when he is fighting for a cause. Giving your baby the name Abner will help him to become a very strong leader and to learn to hold fast to his beliefs; he will never compromise his integrity for his ambition. Your son will have a great deal of get-up-and-go, and most people will be inspired to follow his example. As a child, Abner will definitely be a handful, and you're likely to fear that he will never settle down. However, his temperament will mellow, as he gets older. Abner will find a way to make every situation fun. As an adult, Abner will become very perceptive and sensible. The name Abner gives a sense of sociable openness, charismatic appeal, and genial honesty. The sanctity of family and marriage will be the highest priority for Abner and he will be an excellent husband and father.

• AbiJoy wrote on May 13, 2008
  Too old school for me.