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Abygail
Pronounced AB-ih-gayl /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/High
Meaning: A spelling of Abigail — from Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy, the father's delight'Medium
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History & Origin
Abygail is a spelling of Abigail — from the Hebrew Avigayil, 'my father is joy; the father's joy, the father's delight'. In the Bible, Abigail was a wise and beautiful wife of King David. A lyrical, biblical name; the -y- styling personalizes it (nicknames Abby, Gail).
In the U.S. it appears beside Abigail. Rare in this spelling, my-father-is-joy at the root, and biblical.
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What does the name Abygail mean?
Abygail spells Abigail — Hebrew 'my father is joy; the father's delight'.
How do you pronounce Abygail?
It's said AB-ih-gayl /ˈæb.ɪ.ɡeɪl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.
Is Abygail a boy or girl name?
Abygail is a girl's name.
How popular is Abygail?
Abygail is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Abigail is more common.