Origin:
Biblical
Hebrew
Sex:Male
Unisex Name?No
Meaning:Father is light, or father of light. The Old Testament Abner was Saul’s cousin and army commander, a clever strategist. Abner became fashionable after the Reformation. ‘Li’l Abner’, was the hero of a comic strip by cartoonist Al Capp.
Soul Urge:People with the name Abner have a deep inner desire for a stable, loving family or community, and a need to work with others and to be appreciated.
Expression:People with the name Abner tend to be a powerful force to all whose lives they touch. They are capable, charismatic leaders who often undertake large endeavors with great success. They value truth, justice, and discipline, and may be quick-tempered with those who do not. If they fail to develop their potential, they may become impractical and rigid.