Abner

Abner (ab-nur) is a masculine name that is used in the English language. Abner is also a Biblical name. Abner is a Hebrew word that means "my father is a light". In the Old Testament, Abner was a cousin of Saul and the commander of his army. This has been used as a Christian name since the Protestant Reformation. The name was brought to America by the Puritans during the 17th century.