Abigail (name)
| Pronunciation | /ˈæbɪɡeɪl/ AB-i-gayl |
|---|---|
| Gender | Female |
| Language(s) | Hebrew language |
| Origin | |
| Meaning | My father's joy |
| Other names | |
| See also | Abby, Abbie, Abbey, Abi, Gail, Gayle, Gale |
Abigail is a feminine given name. The name comes from the Biblical Hebrew: אֲבִיגַיִל / אֲבִיגָיִל ʾĂḇīḡayīl, meaning "my father's joy" (alternatively "my father is exulted" or "my father is joyful", among others). It is also a surname.
The name can be shortened to "Abbey", "Abby", "Abbi", "Abbie", "Abi", "Abs", or "Aby", as well as "Gail", "Gayle", among others.