Avshalom
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About Avshalom
Avshalom is a masculine Hebrew name meaning 'father of peace' or 'my father is peace.' It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of King David's son (often transliterated as Absalom in English translations). The name combines 'av' (father) with 'shalom' (peace), reflecting important values in Jewish tradition. While relatively uncommon outside of Israel and Jewish communities, Avshalom carries deep cultural and religious significance. In Israel, it has maintained steady usage, connecting modern bearers to ancient biblical heritage. The name's biblical associations include a complex narrative, as the biblical Avshalom rebelled against his father, adding layers of historical depth to this traditional name with its inherently peaceful meaning.
Pronounced ahv-shah-LOHM.
As of October 2026, Avshalom ranked #6362 in US births in 1981 SSA.
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- Avshalom
a son of King David, who avenged the rape of his sister, Tamar, by killing his brother,in,law Amnon, upseting his father. He later rebels against his father, seeking to become king himself.