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Abigal
Pronounced AB-ih-gal /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡəl/Medium
Meaning: A variant spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigail, 'my father's joy' (av, 'father', + gil, 'joy')Low
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
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History & Origin
Abigal is a variant spelling of Abigail, from the Hebrew Avigail, 'my father's joy' (av, 'father', + gil, 'joy'). A warm, classic name (said 'AB-ih-gal').
In the U.S. it appears rarely, as a spelling of the popular Abigail. Rare, my-father's-joy at the root, and classic.
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What does the name Abigal mean?
Abigal is a variant of Abigail, Hebrew for 'my father's joy' (av, 'father', + gil, 'joy').
How do you pronounce Abigal?
It's said AB-ih-gal /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡəl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Abigal a boy or girl name?
Abigal is a girl's name.
How popular is Abigal?
Abigal is a rare name in the U.S.