The name Absalom comes from the Hebrew name Avshalom meaning "father of peace" in Hebrew.
Famous bearers
In the Old Testament, Absalom was the third son of David, king of Israel.
Bearers include Absalom Harris Chappell (1801 - 1878), an American politician and lawyer;
Absalom Baird (1824 - 1905), an American general during the American Civil War.
Additional info
Absalom, Absalom! is a novel by William Faulkner (published in 1936).
