Absalom

Absalom is a biblical first name commonly given to males. The name is derived from the Hebrew word. The meaning of Absalom is 'father of peace'. In the Old Testament, Absalom was Israel King David's third and favorite son. He was the most handsome person and had very long and thick hair. However, he was rebellious, too, and rebelled against his father. And while fleeing, his hair got tangled in an oak tree, he was killed by Joab (Nephew and Commander of King David). Parents usually reconsider choosing this name for their babies due to its narration in the Biblical story. However, the name is not very popular and is rarely kept as a name. Still, there are some notable people from the past who were named Absalom. The people include Absalom Watkin, an English political and social reformer, Absalom Tatom, an 18th-century American politician, and Absalom Shade Allan, a Canadian merchant and politician. This name is also featured in the 1936 William Faulkner novel 'Absalom, Absalom!' The name Absalom was also a character in Marvel Comics and in the Japanese manga and anime series titled 'One Piece'. Some variations of the name Absalom include Avessalom, Absolon, Avesalom, Absolom, and Absalon. Surprisingly, this name is used sometimes for men with thick and long hair, according to the Biblical story and also from a passage in 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

father of peace

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

A is for amenable, for your easy going nature.

B is for buddy, everyone is your pal.

S is for self respect, a solid score here.

A is for admirable, you certainly are!

L is for luxury, the luxury of your smile.

O is for openness, it’s refreshing!

M is for mirth, your laughter.

Lucky

Absalom lucky number is 9.

The mission for 9 is to reach its highest state of consciousness, and to help others also achieve this spiritual awareness. 9 is not afraid to transform, and its malleable spirit inspires others to explore their own ranges of motion. Since 9, in many ways, has transcended the physical plane, it must constantly remember to anchor itself.

Famous People Named Absalom

• Jill Louise Scott English football player
• Jillian Anne "Jill" Ellis English,American football coach
• Absalom Willis Robertson US Senator from Virginia
• Absalom Baird Union army general in the American Civil War
• Absalom Jones American abolitionist and clergyman

Absalom in Pop Culture

• Alison Hendrix a character in the TV show "Orphan Black"
• "Absalom and Achitophel " satirical poem by John Dryden
• Absolem the caterpillar in Tim Burton's 2010 'Alice in Wonderland' film