Abegail
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Abegail
The name 'Abegail' is a variant of 'Abigail,' meaning "my father is joy" or "father of joy" from the Hebrew roots *av* (father) and *gíl* (joy).
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Etymology
The name 'Abegail' is a variant of 'Abigail,' meaning "my father is joy" or "father of joy" from the Hebrew roots *av* (father) and *gíl* (joy). It is primarily used in Jewish and Christian cultures, notably as the name of King David's wise and beautiful wife in the Hebrew Bible (1 Samuel 25), which has made it a historically significant biblical name.
Abegail currently ranks #12,456 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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