Abner
Pronunciation
- US IPA: /ˈæb.nɚ/
Origin
Hebrew ××‘× ×¨ (Abner, "father of light"). From ×ָב (av, "father") + × ×•×¨ (nur, "light").
Full definition of Abner
Proper noun
Abner
(plural Abners)- A cousin of Saul mentioned in the Old Testament.
- Authorized 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.
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