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Absalom

Meaning

From the Hebrew name אַבְשָׁלוֹם ('Avshalom) which meant "my father is peace". In the Old Testament

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Absalom and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Famous People Named Absalom

Absalom Boston

Absalom Boston (1785–1855) was a United States mariner who was the first African-American captain to sail a whaleship, with an all-black crew, in 1822.

Absalom Watkin

Absalom Watkin (1787–1861), was an English social and political reformer, an anti corn law campaigner, and a member of Manchester's Little Circle that was key in passing the Reform Act 1832.

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Absalom Harris Chappell

Absalom Harris Chappell (December 18, 1801 – December 11, 1878) was an American politician and lawyer.

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Absalom Dlamini

Absalom Dlamini (born 5 August 1984) is a Swazi footballer with the Royal Leopards and the Swaziland national football team.

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Absalom Sydenstricker

Absalom Andrew Sydenstricker (}}, 1852–1931) was an American Presbyterian missionary to China from 1880 to 1931.

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Absalom in Other Languages

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