Avishag: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִישַׁג
Pronounced ah-vee-SHAHG
Meaning of Avishag
Avishag is Abishag the Shunammite, the beautiful young woman who served King David in his old age. A unique biblical name that has become common again in Israel.
So they sought for a fair damsel throughout all the borders of Israel, and found Abishag the Shunammite, and brought her to the king.
וַיְבַקְשׁוּ נַעֲרָה יָפָה בְּכֹל גְּבוּל יִשְׂרָאֵל וַיִּמְצְאוּ אֶת־אֲבִישַׁג הַשּׁוּנַמִּית וַיָּבִאוּ אֹתָהּ לַמֶּלֶךְ׃
Avishag in Hebrew
Avishag is written אבישג in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִישַׁג). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- שShin
- גGimel
Gematria value: 316 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Gimel 3)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningAbishag the Shunammite
- Pronunciationah-vee-SHAHG
- Hebrewאבישג
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Avishag ranked #46 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (389 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 46 | 389 |
| 2023 | 50 | 341 |
| 2022 | 53 | 345 |
| 2021 | 52 | 355 |
| 2020 | 50 | 360 |
| 2019 | 52 | 364 |
| 2018 | 55 | 364 |
| 2017 | 54 | 371 |
| 2016 | 63 | 319 |
| 2015 | 54 | 363 |
| 2014 | 63 | 305 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
Similar names
Questions about Avishag
What does the name Avishag mean?
Avishag is Abishag the Shunammite, the beautiful young woman who served King David in his old age. A unique biblical name that has become common again in Israel.
How do you pronounce Avishag?
Avishag is pronounced ah-vee-SHAHG in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avishag in Hebrew?
Avishag is written אבישג in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִישַׁג).
Is Avishag a biblical name?
Yes. Avishag appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Kings 1:3.
How popular is the name Avishag in Israel?
In 2024, Avishag ranked #46 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (389 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Avishag?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אבישג adds up to 316 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Shin 300 + Gimel 3).
Keep your shortlist in the Shemot app
Meaning, gematria and Israeli popularity for 2,300+ names, and a shared list for couples.
The app's screens and name meanings are in Hebrew. Every name also shows its English spelling.
Get the appGet the app
This name in Hebrew: אבישג
