The name that is transliterated as «Absalom» in English means «father of peace,» «my father is peace.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
It is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the signs depicting «hair + caught» referring to 2 Samuel 18:9. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
«Absalom» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
See also Absalom (image).
Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Absalom .