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Abishai

♂ Boy

Pronounced ə-BISH-eye /əˈbɪʃ.aɪ/Medium

Meaning: From Hebrew Avishai, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a warrior nephew of King DavidMedium

In 30 seconds: A warrior's name: Abishai is Hebrew for 'my father is a gift' — a mighty nephew of King David. Strong, biblical, and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningFrom Hebrew Avishai, 'my father is a gift' or 'father of a gift' — a warrior nephew of King David
U.S. rank (2025)#5609 ↘ Falling
2025 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 332

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 202219952025

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Abishai comes from Hebrew Avishai, 'my father is a gift' (or 'father of a gift') — a mighty warrior and nephew of King David. A strong, storied biblical name.

It registers thinly in records. Rare, my-father-is-a-gift at the root, and strong.

Did you know? Abishai (Avishai) was a fearless warrior and nephew of King David, one of his mightiest men — his name means 'my father is a gift'; strong and storied.
Overall data confidence 78%
Behind the Name — Abishai — etymology

Variations

AvishaiAbisha

Nicknames

Abi

Famous Bearers

  • ★Abishai
    biblical figure in the Hebrew Bible, nephew of King David and a commander in his army

If you like Abishai…

Abner— a fellow Davidic-era name
Joab— his brother in scripture
Mordecai— another biblical pick
Malachai— shares the -ai ending
Malakhai— the same biblical feel

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Abishai mean?

Abishai is Hebrew for 'my father is a gift' — a warrior nephew of King David.

How do you pronounce Abishai?

It's said ə-BISH-eye /əˈbɪʃ.aɪ/ — three syllables, stress on the second.

Is Abishai a boy or girl name?

Abishai is a boy's name.

How popular is Abishai?

Abishai is a rare name in the U.S.

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