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Abigail
Abigail is a feminine name of Hebrew origin deeply intertwined with a figure of great beauty and intellect. Derived from the ancient name Avigail, Abigail is formed from the word ab, meaning "father," and the Hebrew root g-y-l, meaning "to rejoice." Abigail possesses an array of possible meanings, with "my father's joy" being the most enduring. As one who instills great delight, Abigail's revered status within the Hebrew Bible may come as no surprise. Most readily known as King David's second wife, Abigail is admired as one of the seven female Jewish prophets. Imbued with eloquence and unwavering faith, your little Abigail will find pride of place as a source of jubilation for their nearest and dearest.
Hebrew
Female
Name Story
Traits
- Sweet
- Intelligent
- Graceful
- Caring
Compatibility
Abigail pairs well with classic names for siblings, such as Benjamin or Emily. It also makes a lovely middle name choice for longer first names. Culturally, Abigail fits well in both traditional and modern settings, making it a versatile option for many families.
Sweet
Intelligent
Graceful
Caring
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Famous Personalities
Notable people who share the name.
Abigail Breslin
Actress
Born: April 14, 1996 · New York City, New York, USA
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Serene, quite, peaceful
Tori
Bird
Karan
Clever, skillful
Luna
Moon
Joyce
Lord
Raina
Rain, Queen
Regional Variations & Spellings
Alternative Spellings
- Abigail Original form
- Avigayil Hebrew
- Авигея Russian
- 阿比盖尔 Chinese
- Japanese
- Hindi
- Georgian
- Hebrew
- Arabic
Cultural Adaptations
- アビゲイル (Abigeiru) Japanese
- एबिगेल (Abigel) Hindi
- აბიგეილ (Abigeil) Georgian
- אֲבִיגַיִל (Avigayil) Hebrew
- ابيجيل (Abījīl) Arabic
Frequently Asked Questions about Abigail
- What does Abigail mean?
- Father's joy
- What is the origin of Abigail?
- Abigail has Hebrew origins.
- Is Abigail popular?
- Abigail has been viewed 187 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
- What are similar names to Abigail?
- Similar names include Serena, Tori, Karan, Luna, Joyce.
- How do you pronounce Abigail?
- Abigail is pronounced AH-bih-gayl.
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