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Assaf

ah-SAHF

Assaf is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Assaf is a Hebrew name meaning 'collector' or 'gatherer'. It appears in the Bible as the name of a chief musician during King David's reign.”, and peaked in popularity in 2000.

Letters5
Syllables2
OriginHebrew

What Assaf Means

Assaf is a Hebrew name meaning 'collector' or 'gatherer'. It appears in the Bible as the name of a chief musician during King David's reign.

The Story of Assaf

This name resonates with the harmony of music and wisdom, a collector of life's most precious moments.

Assaf is a Hebrew name with the meaning 'collector' or 'gatherer.' Its biblical significance comes from Assaf, a chief musician in King David's court, linking the name to both organization and artistic expression.

For your son, Assaf evokes a thoughtful and organized nature, someone who naturally brings things together. You envision him possessing a wise understanding of the world, perhaps with a gift for music or a talent for bringing harmony to any situation.

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Numerology

5

The Adventurer

Free-spirited, adaptable, and curious. These names carry energy of change and exploration.

Famous Namesakes

  • Assaf Cohen

    Israeli-American actor, known for roles in TV.

Personality Traits

WiseOrganizedMusicalThoughtful

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Peak Year

#6 in 2000

Total Births

11

First Recorded

1970

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