Abigial
Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Abigial
The given name 'Abigail' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil', meaning 'father's joy' or 'father's delight', with its linguistic root in the Hebrew words 'av' (father) and 'gaya' (joy).
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Etymology
The given name 'Abigail' is derived from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil', meaning 'father's joy' or 'father's delight', with its linguistic root in the Hebrew words 'av' (father) and 'gaya' (joy). The name Abigail has been used in various cultures and religions, including Christianity, where it is associated with the biblical figure Abigail, the wife of King David, and has also been used in Jewish and English traditions.
Abigial currently ranks #13,811 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1998.
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