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Absalom

"From the Hebrew name Avshalom (contracted from Avishalom) which meant 'my father is peace'. In the Old Testament he was a son of King David who led a revolt against his father. While fleeing he got his hair caught in a tree and was killed by Joab."

Origin Hebrew
Characters 7
Pronunciation AB sa lom
Lucky Number 2
22754 Popularity
#63026 Ranking
2 Syllables

What does Absalom mean?

The name Absalom is commonly a male name from the "Hebrew" origin that means "From the Hebrew name Avshalom (contracted from Avishalom) which meant 'my father is peace'. In the Old Testament he was a son of King David who led a revolt against his father. While fleeing he got his hair caught in a tree and was killed by Joab.".

Pronunciation

The pronunciation of Absalom is AB sa lom.

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Numerology of Absalom

Lucky Number: 2

Those influenced by the number 2 are good at avoiding conflict and diplomacy, making them great team players. They can be flexible when it is necessary to avoid a tangle of problems with their peers. Their gift for being diplomatic goes hand in hand with this skill set, as they know how to navigate around an issue without making waves or cause any strife among themselves or those that surround them.

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The name Absalom means "From the Hebrew name Avshalom (contracted from Avishalom) which meant 'my father is peace'. In the Old Testament he was a son of King David who led a revolt against his father. While fleeing he got his hair caught in a tree and was killed by Joab.". Explore other names with related meanings:

Quick Facts

NameAbsalom
GenderMale
MeaningFrom the Hebrew name Avshalom (contracted from Avishalom) which meant 'my father is peace'. In the Old Testament he was a son of King David who led a revolt against his father. While fleeing he got his hair caught in a tree and was killed by Joab.
OriginHebrew
First LetterA
Characters7
PronunciationAB sa lom
Syllables2
Lucky Number2
Popularity22754
Ranking#63026