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Abigail: name meaning, origin and pronunciation
“father of joy; my father is joy”
ابیگیل
אביגיל
What Abigail means
Abigail (ابیگیل, Hebrew אביגיל) is a Christian girl’s name that means “father of joy; my father is joy”. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary, Abigail.
Abigail at a glance
- Meaning
- father of joy; my father is joy
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Faith
- Christian
- Say it
- ab-ih-gayl
- Syllables
- 3
- Letters
- 7
- First letter
- A · ا
Meaning of Abigail
- In English
- father of joy; my father is joy
- اردو میں معنی
- باپ کی خوشی
Origin and history of Abigail
From Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'father of joy'.
Base wordHebrew Avigayil
How to say and write Abigail
- Say it
- ab-ih-gayl3 syllables · Audio recordings coming later
- English
- Abigail
- Urdu
- ابیگیل
- Original script
- אביגיל
- Other spellings
- Abbie · Abby
- Known bearer
- Abigail, wife of David
- Themes
- Joy
Sibling names for Abigail
Christian boy names that share a theme, origin or first letter with Abigail.
Names like Abigail
- Beatriceبیٹریسshe who makes happy; blessedGirlLatin
- Euphrasiaیوفریشیاdelight; good cheerGirlGreek
- Evangelineایونجلینgood news; the GospelGirlGreek
- Felicityفیلیسٹیhappiness; good fortuneGirlLatin
- Joyجوائےjoy; gladnessGirlEnglish
- Naomiنومیmy delight; pleasantGirlHebrew
- NatalieنٹالیChristmas; birthday (of Christ)GirlLatin
- NoelleنوئیلChristmas; birthday (of Christ)GirlLatin
- AdaایڈاnobleGirlGermanic
- Adahعدہornament; beautyGirlHebrew
Names that sound like Abigail
Questions about the name Abigail
What does the name Abigail mean?
Abigail means “father of joy; my father is joy”. In Urdu: باپ کی خوشی. Source: Easton’s Bible Dictionary (1897).
Is Abigail a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Abigail is a girl’s name.
Is Abigail a Christian name?
Yes. Abigail is used by Christian families. It is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'father of joy'.
How do you pronounce Abigail?
Say it “ab-ih-gayl”: 3 syllables.
How do you write Abigail in Urdu?
In Urdu script, Abigail is written ابیگیل. In its original script: אביגיל.
What are other spellings of Abigail?
Abigail is also spelled Abbie, Abby.
Who is a famous person named Abigail?
Abigail, wife of David
Is the meaning of Abigail verified?
Classical source identified (draft). Our editors matched the name to an entry in the classical dictionary cited below. No named reviewer has checked it against the printed page yet. Every entry on Naam is still a draft awaiting review by a named scholar.