| Meaning |
{
"name": "Abishalom",
"origin": "Hebrew",
"meaning": "Father of peace",
"gender": "Male",
"language": "Hebrew",
"etymology": {
"components": [
{
"part": "Ab",
"meaning": "father"
},
{
"part": "Shalom",
"meaning": "peace"
}
],
"literal_translation": "Father of peace"
},
"variants": [
"Abishalom",
"Avishalom",
"Absalom"
],
"usage": {
"type": "Given name",
"historical_usage": [
{
"period": "Biblical era",
"region": "Ancient Israel"
},
{
"period": "Modern era",
"region": "Various Jewish communities"
}
]
},
"notable_people": [
{
"full_name": "Abishalom ben Judah",
"description": "Rabbic scholar mentioned in medieval Jewish texts",
"century": "12th"
},
{
"full_name": "Abishalom Cohen",
"description": "Contemporary Israeli artist known for abstract paintings",
"century": "21st"
}
],
"cultural_references": [
{
"source": "Hebrew Bible",
"reference": "Abishalom is a variant of the name Absalom, the third son of King David."
},
{
"source": "Jewish liturgy",
"reference": "The name appears in certain prayers invoking peace."
}
]
} |
