Absalom

male given name

Absalom is a biblical name that means "father of peace" or "my father is peace" in Hebrew. It has been used for centuries despite its association with a tragic figure in the Bible, Absalom, who rebelled against his father, King David. However, the name itself has a positive meaning as it combines two Hebrew words, "ab" and "shalom," meaning "father" and "peace" respectively.[1]

People

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  • Absalom Boston (1785–1855), American businessman and captain
  • Absalom Harris Chappell (1801–1878), American politician and lawyer
  • Absalom Dlamini (born 1984), Swazi footballer

References

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  1. "Absalom name Meaning and Origin". babys.name. Archived from the original on 2023-04-13. Retrieved 2023-04-13.