Absalom
AB-sah-luhm
Popularity
#7735
Letters
7
Syllables
3
Origin
Hebrew
Total Births
208
Peak Year
#10 in 1990
First Recorded
1971
Style
Spiritual & Biblical
Spelling
Moderate spelling
What It Means
Absalom is a Hebrew name meaning 'father of peace'. He was the rebellious third son of King David in the Bible.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Absalom Jones
First African American Episcopal priest in US.
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