Abnel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Abnel
The name 'Abnel' is a variant of 'Abner,' meaning "father of light" or "my father is light," derived from the Hebrew elements *av* (father) and *ner* (light).
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Etymology
The name 'Abnel' is a variant of 'Abner,' meaning "father of light" or "my father is light," derived from the Hebrew elements *av* (father) and *ner* (light). It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably as the name of King Saul's cousin and commander of his army in the Hebrew Bible (Old Testament).
Abnel currently ranks #11,004 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2009.
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