Abigail
Origin/Usage
Hebrew
Pronunciation
AB-i-gayl
Meaning
My father's delight
More info about the name "Abigail"

Abigail originates in Hebrew language and means "my father's delight". Abigail is a figure of importance in the Hebrew Bible. She was King David's wife, wise and beautiful, and a great prophetess. Over centuries, it has always been one of the most popular feminine names. In the English-speaking countries, it became more prominent after the Protestant Reformation.

Popularity of the Name Abigail
Also Spelled Like...

Abagail, Abbegale, Abbigail, Abby, Abbygale, Abbygayle, Abegale, Abey, Abiagael, Abigale, Abigayle, Abygayle, Avigail, Gail

Famous Abigails

Abigail Breslin - American actress
Abigail Adams - wife of President John Adams
Abigail Eliot - published author
Abigail Lane - British artist
Abigail Mavity - actress
Abigail Padgett - writer
Abigail Spears - tennis player

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