Assaf (name)

Assaf is a male given name with Hebrew origins. It appears in the Hebrew Bible as the name of a Levite musician during the reign of King David, who was also a seer and prophet (1 Chronicles 6:39, 15:17-19, 16:4-7, 2 Chronicles 5:12). The name Assaf is commonly interpreted to mean "collector," "gatherer," or "he who gathers." It can also sometimes be interpreted as "God has gathered."

The name remains in use today, particularly among Jewish communities. Variations in spelling may occur depending on transliteration practices.