Girl name
Abigail name meaning
“my father is joy”
Abigail is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning “my father is joy”. It comes from Avigayil, which combines elements meaning father and joy. Abigail is also the name of a female figure in the Bible, providing a textual reference alongside its Hebrew meaning.
What does Abigail mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Abigail
From Hebrew Avigayil, combining elements meaning father and joy. Abigail is a female figure in the Bible.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Abigail
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Abigail, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Stefani: crown, wreath of honor
- Grace: divine favor or blessing
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Meaning of each word
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Debora: honeybee
- Naomi: my delight, pleasantness
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Abigail Kristiana
Meaning of each word
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Kristiana: follower of Christ in name meaning
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Meaning of each word
- Yoan: God has shown grace
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Imaculata: pure, without blemish
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Abigail Karmila
Meaning of each word
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Karmila: garden; vineyard
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Meaning of each word
- Abigail: my father is joy
- Fina: God will add
- Jane: God is gracious
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How to pronounce Abigail
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦲꦧꦶꦒꦲꦶꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮃᮘᮤᮌᮄᮜ᮪ |
Is Abigail a girl’s name?
Yes, Abigail is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Abigail ranks #923 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Abigail
- Abigail Limuria · b. 1994
- Abigail Rachel · b. 2008
FAQ about the name Abigail
What is the meaning of Abigail?
Abigail means my father is joy. From Hebrew Avigayil, combining elements meaning father and joy. Abigail is a female figure in the Bible.
Is Abigail a girl’s name?
Yes, Abigail is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 0% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Abigail?
Abigail is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Abigail have?
Abigail has 3 syllables (A-bi-gail) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Abigail?
Abigail ranks #923 among girl names in our data sample (10 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Abigail?
Some ideas: Abigail Stefani Grace; Abigail Debora Naomi; Abigail Kristiana.
Famous people named Abigail?
Notable people named Abigail include Abigail Limuria, Abigail Rachel.
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