Abigail — Meaning, Origin & Popularity

Girl

Meaning

Father's joy.

Etymology

From Hebrew Avigayil meaning father's joy.

Pronunciation

/ˈæbɪˌɡeɪl/

Popularity

US

2020:#11

2021:#11

Quick Facts

Length:: 7 letters
Syllables:: 3
Ending:: -l

Origin

hebrew biblical

Themes

Nicknames & Variants

Nicknames:

Abby, Gail

Variants:

Abigale

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