Abishai
Meaning of Abishai
Abishai (uh-BY-shy) springs from Hebrew tradition, meaning “my father is Jesse” or “gift of my father,” and carries the bold spirit of King David’s nephew, a warrior whose loyalty gleamed like armor in the desert sun. It unfolds like a weathered scroll read on a cobblestone plaza, blending biblical gravitas with a fiery Latin heartbeat—imagine that steady rhythm pulsing in a flamenco dance. Though it hovers around the 900th spot on U.S. charts, with just two dozen or so newborns choosing it each year, Abishai feels anything but ordinary: it’s a rare treasure, a wink of ancient courage wrapped in modern charm. Perfect for parents craving a name steeped in history yet dancing lightly on the tongue—and yes, it looks every bit as regal on a onesie as it does etched in ancient script.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as uh-BY-shy (/əˈbaɪʃaɪ/)
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