Absalom Name Meaning
The name Absalom comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Absalom below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Absalom Name Meaning
Biblical, Biblical LatinFrom the Hebrew name אַבְשָׁלוֹם ('Avshalom) which meant "my father is peace". In the Old Testament he is a son of King David. He avenged his sister Tamar by arranging the murder of her...
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