Absalom Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Absalom Name at a Glance

Name	Absalom
Meaning	Father of peace. In the bible Absalom son of King David was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance.
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Absalom Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Absalom means “Father of peace. In the bible Absalom son of King David was renowned for handsome appearance and ability to win loyalty and allegiance”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Absalom Name Origin

Our database records Absalom under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Absalom a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Absalom is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Absalom

When considering Absalom for a baby, you may want to compare its recorded meaning and origin with family traditions, pronunciation, spelling, initials, middle names and how the full name sounds with the family name.