"my father is joy"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
Abagail
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A timeless Hebrew name meaning father's joy
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Meaning & Origin
"source of joy, father's delight"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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The Story of Abagail
Abagail is an alternate spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew name Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל) meaning 'my father is joy' or 'source of joy.' In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was a wise and beautiful woman who prevented the future King David from committing violence against her foolish husband Nabal. After Nabal died, she became one of David's wives. Her intelligence and diplomacy made her one of the most celebrated women in the Hebrew scriptures.
Abigail has been a consistently top-10 American girls' name since the late 1990s, driven by parents' appreciation for its biblical depth, strong nickname Abby, and timeless elegance. The spelling Abagail appeals to families who want the beloved name with a slightly distinctive look — the 'a' in the second syllable giving it a more phonetic appearance.
In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail is praised for her wisdom and tact in a rare positive characterization of a woman who acts independently. In 18th-century England, 'abigail' became a common noun meaning a lady's maid (from a character in the play The Scornful Lady). Abigail Adams was the wife and advisor to President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams.
Historical Record
Abagail first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 5,882 babies have been named Abagail in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abagail is past its peak , currently ranked #5,943 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Abigail Adams advised her husband President John Adams to 'remember the ladies' in the new nation's laws — a proto-feminist plea in 1776
- In the Bible, Abigail is described as 'intelligent and beautiful' — one of the few women given such an explicit double compliment
- Abigail has been a top-10 U.S. girls' name for over 20 consecutive years
Abagail in Other Languages
Arabic
أبيغيل
French
Abigaïl
German
Abigail
Hebrew
אֲבִיגַיִל
Spanish
Abigail
Popularity Over Time
#5,943
Current Rank
Stable
Trend
Peaked 2008
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
Famous People Named Abagail
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Abigail Breslin
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1996
American actress nominated for an Academy Award for Little Miss Sunshine at age 10
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Abigail Adams
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1744
Wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams; influential early American political corresponde...
Wife of President John Adams and mother of President John Quincy Adams; influential early American political correspondent
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Abigail (Biblical)
Other
Wife of King David in the Hebrew Bible, praised for her wisdom and beauty in 1 Samuel 25
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity Rank
- #5,943
- Total SSA Count
- 21
- Cultural Origins
- Hebrew English American Christian
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Common Nicknames
Abby
Abbie
Gail
Abi
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abagail
What does the name Abagail mean?
"my father is joy" (from Hebrew). "source of joy, father's delight" (from Hebrew). Abagail is an alternate spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew name Avigayil (אֲבִיגַיִל) meaning 'my father is joy' or 'source of joy.' In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was a wise and beautiful woman who prevented the future King David from committing violence against her foolish husband Nabal. After Nabal died, she became one of David's wives. Her intelligence and diplomacy made her one of the most celebrated women in the Hebrew scriptures.
What is the origin of the name Abagail?
Abagail has Hebrew, English, American, and Christian origins. In Hebrew, it means "my father is joy". In Hebrew, it means "source of joy, father's delight".
Is Abagail a boy or girl name?
Abagail is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Abagail?
Abagail is currently ranked #5943 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Abagail?
Common nicknames for Abagail include Abby, Abbie, Gail, and Abi.
What are good middle names for Abagail?
Popular middle name pairings include Abagail Grace, Abagail Rose, Abagail Mae, Abagail Jane, Abagail Lynn, Abagail Claire, and Abagail Faith.
What are good sibling names for Abagail?
Names that pair well with Abagail as siblings include Elijah, Samuel, Hannah, Naomi, Benjamin, Rebekah, and Caleb.
How many syllables does Abagail have?
Abagail has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Abagail a common or rare name?
Abagail is an uncommon name, ranked #5943 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
About the Name Abagail
Abagail is a girl name with Hebrew, English, American, and Christian origins . The name means "my father is joy" in Hebrew .
Abagail is currently ranked #5,943 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Abagail has 3 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Abagail include Abby, Abbie, Gail, and Abi. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
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