Avner - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Avner \a-v

is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "father of light". Source form of Abner.

Similar baby names are Abnor, Abnar, Avery, Averi and Avenel.

Avner is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#88282 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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