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Abagail
Pronounced AB-ə-gayl /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/High
Meaning: -aga- spelling of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy'Medium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Abagail is an -aga- spelling of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy' (the wise, beautiful Abigail of the Hebrew Bible, who became a wife of King David). A classic, warm name; the spelling personalizes it (nicknames Abby, Gail).
It registers thinly beside Abigail. Rare, my-father-is-joy at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Abagail mean?
Abagail spells Abigail — Hebrew 'my father is joy'.
How do you pronounce Abagail?
It's said AB-ə-gayl /ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Abagail a boy or girl name?
Abagail is a girl's name.
How popular is Abagail?
Abagail is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Abigail is more common.