Abigail
English · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Abigail
Abigail derives from the Hebrew name Avigayil, composed of "av" (father) and "gail" (rejoices), meaning "father's joy" or "father rejoices." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable biblical significance as the name of King David's wife in the Old Testament, and gained particular prominence in English-speaking cultures during the Puritan period.
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Etymology
Abigail derives from the Hebrew name Avigayil, composed of "av" (father) and "gail" (rejoices), meaning "father's joy" or "father rejoices." The name is primarily used in Jewish and Christian traditions, with notable biblical significance as the name of King David's wife in the Old Testament, and gained particular prominence in English-speaking cultures during the Puritan period.
Abigail currently ranks #41 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2003.
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