Abishag

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Abishag

Gender: Feminine
Language: Hebrew
Etymology:
Abishag is a Hebrew name, possibly meaning “Father’s Error.”

History:
Abigshag, a minor Biblical name, is exceedingly rare. It was found occasionally in Puritans families of the 17th century, but even they did not like it much.

Pronunciation: ab-eh-shag.

Alternates: Avishag.

Famous Bearers:
Religious Figures:
Abishag
Concubine of King David.

Popularity:
Percentage from the 1990 U.S. Census:
less than 0.001 % named Abishag