"my father is joy"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
Abigael
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"source of joy"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: Hebrew
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The Story of Abigael
Abigael is an alternate spelling of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning my father is joy or source of joy, from abi (my father) and gil (joy). In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of King David, praised for her intelligence and diplomacy. The -ael spelling is a less common variant that adds a slightly distinctive appearance while preserving the classic sound.
The standard Abigail has been a top-10 US baby name since the early 2000s, fueled by its biblical gravitas and the accessible nickname Abby. The Abigael spelling offers parents a subtle differentiation.
Abigail is one of the most celebrated women in the Hebrew Bible, known for her wisdom in preventing a bloody conflict. The name has been embraced across Christian and Jewish communities for centuries and by secular families for its classic elegance.
Historical Record
Abigael first appeared in US Social Security records in 1980.
Over 1,937 babies have been named Abigael in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Abigael is a hidden gem — rare but distinctive , currently ranked #3,918 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Abigail Adams was the wife of the second US president John Adams and mother of the sixth
- The name Abigail ranked #8 in the US in 2020
Abigael in Other Languages
French
Abigaïl
German
Abigail
Hebrew
אֲבִיגַיִל
Spanish
Abigail
Portuguese
Abigail
Popularity Over Time
#3,918
Current Rank
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Based on SSA data 1880–present
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First Lady of the United States and wife of President John Adams, renowned for her intelligence and advocacy
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Abigail (Bible)
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- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 4
- Popularity Rank
- #3,918
- Total SSA Count
- 38
- Cultural Origins
- Christian Jewish English American
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
Alternative Spellings
Common Nicknames
Abby
Abbie
Gael
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Frequently Asked Questions About Abigael
What does the name Abigael mean?
"my father is joy" (from Hebrew). "source of joy" (from Hebrew). Abigael is an alternate spelling of Abigail, a Hebrew name meaning my father is joy or source of joy, from abi (my father) and gil (joy). In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was the wise and beautiful wife of King David, praised for her intelligence and diplomacy. The -ael spelling is a less common variant that adds a slightly distinctive appearance while preserving the classic sound.
What is the origin of the name Abigael?
Abigael has Hebrew, Christian, Jewish, English, and American origins. In Hebrew, it means "my father is joy". In Hebrew, it means "source of joy".
Is Abigael a boy or girl name?
Abigael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it is ranked #3918. As a boy name, it is ranked #27814. Abigael is more commonly used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Abigael?
Abigael is currently ranked #3918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Abigael?
Common nicknames for Abigael include Abby, Abbie, and Gael.
What are good middle names for Abigael?
Popular middle name pairings include Abigael Grace, Abigael Rose, Abigael Lynn, Abigael Marie, and Abigael Elizabeth.
What are good sibling names for Abigael?
Names that pair well with Abigael as siblings include Hannah, Naomi, Miriam, Elijah, and Samuel.
How many syllables does Abigael have?
Abigael has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and rhythmic.
Is Abigael a common or rare name?
Abigael is an uncommon name, ranked #3918 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Abigael
Abigael is a girl name with Christian, Jewish, English, and American origins . The name means "my father is joy" in Hebrew .
Is Abigael a boy or girl name? Abigael is used as both a girl and boy name. As a girl name, it ranks #3,918 in popularity. As a boy name, it ranks #27,814. Abigael is more commonly used as a girl name.
Abigael is currently ranked #3,918 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Abigael has 4 syllables, making it distinctive and memorable.
Common nicknames for Abigael include Abby, Abbie, and Gael. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Abigael include Abigail, Abigaelle . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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