Meaning: My father is a light
The story
The Hebrew form of Abner, joining words for father and light. It preserves the v sound of the Hebrew name rather than the b of the familiar English biblical form.
Spellings & variants
- Abner
Popularity
Rare gem
Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.
Style
Origins
Avner comes from Hebrew.
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