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Abaigeal

“Abaigeal is an Irish Gaelic form of the name Abigail, meaning "father's joy" or "my father is joy," derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil.”

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

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Relative popularity index, 2010–2025
GenderGirl
US Rank#10,692
TrendFalling ↓
Peak year2003
Syllables3
OriginHebrew
LanguageIrish Gaelic
CultureIrish
ReligionChristianity
Letters8
Numerology11 Chaldean 8
Global rank#768

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Historical popularity from 1880–2025 · US Social Security Administration data

About the name Abaigeal

Abaigeal is an Irish Gaelic form of the name Abigail, meaning "father's joy" or "my father is joy," derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil.

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Etymology

Abaigeal is an Irish Gaelic form of the name Abigail, meaning "father's joy" or "my father is joy," derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil. It is primarily used in Irish and Scottish cultures, often within Christian communities, and is associated with the biblical figure Abigail, the wise and beautiful wife of King David.

Abaigeal currently ranks #10,692 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.

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