Abner
Meaning of Abner
Abner is a male name that has its origins in Hebrew. In American English, it is pronounced as AB-nur (/æbˈnər/), while in British English, it is pronounced as AB-nuh (/æbˈnə/). It is worth noting that the pronunciation of Abner remains the same across both American and British English. A variation of this name is Abnar. Abner has been given to boys for many years in the United States, with varying levels of popularity. In recent years, it has maintained a moderate level of usage, ranking around 1,000th in popularity. However, its historical data shows fluctuations over time, with higher ranks observed in the mid-20th century and lower ranks in more recent decades. Overall, Abner is a timeless and unique name choice for parents looking for a distinctive option for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as AB-nuh (/æbˈnə/)
American English
- Pronunced as AB-nur (/æbˈnər/)
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Notable People Named Abner
| Abner Doubleday was a career United States Army officer and Union major general in the American Civil War, known for his role in the Battle of Gettysburg and his patent on the cable car railway in San Francisco. |
| Abner Mares Martínez is a Mexican-American professional boxer and boxing analyst who has held multiple world championships in three weight classes and won numerous medals as an amateur boxer. |
| Abner Haynes is a former American professional football halfback and return specialist known for his career in the American Football League (AFL) and college football for the North Texas State Eagles. |
| Abner Kneeland was an American evangelist and theologian known for his radical views on women's rights, racial equality, and religious skepticism, and he was the last person in the United States to be jailed for blasphemy. |
| Abner Wilcox was a missionary teacher from New England who contributed to education in the Kingdom of Hawaii. |
| Abner Charles Powell was a Major League Baseball player who played for the Washington Nationals of the Union Association in 1884. |
