Avshalom: meaning of the Hebrew name
אַבְשָׁלוֹם
Pronounced ahv-shah-LOM
Meaning of Avshalom
Avshalom means "my father is peace," a name that carries a longing for peace. Absalom was the handsome son of King David, known for his abundant hair.
and his second, Chileab, of Abigail the wife of Nabal the Carmelite; and the third, Absalom the son of Maacah the daughter of Talmai king of Geshur;
וּמִשְׁנֵהוּ כִלְאָב (לאביגל) [לַאֲבִיגַיִל] אֵשֶׁת נָבָל הַכַּרְמְלִי וְהַשְּׁלִשִׁי אַבְשָׁלוֹם בֶּן־מַעֲכָה בַּת־תַּלְמַי מֶלֶךְ גְּשׁוּר׃
Avshalom in Hebrew
Avshalom is written אבשלום in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַבְשָׁלוֹם). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- שShin
- לLamed
- וVav
- מMem
Gematria value: 379 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Mem 40)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningfather of peace
- Pronunciationahv-shah-LOM
- Hebrewאבשלום
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
Avshalom was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Avshalom
What does the name Avshalom mean?
Avshalom means "my father is peace," a name that carries a longing for peace. Absalom was the handsome son of King David, known for his abundant hair.
How do you pronounce Avshalom?
Avshalom is pronounced ahv-shah-LOM in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avshalom in Hebrew?
Avshalom is written אבשלום in Hebrew (with vowel points: אַבְשָׁלוֹם).
Is Avshalom a biblical name?
Yes. Avshalom appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 2 Samuel 3:3.
What is the gematria of Avshalom?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אבשלום adds up to 379 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Shin 300 + Lamed 30 + Vav 6 + Mem 40).
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