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Avigail
Pronounced a-vee-ga-EEL /a.vi.ɡa.ˈil/Medium
Meaning: my father's joyMedium
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
History & Origin
Avigail comes from Hebrew and means 'my father's joy.' It is the original-language form behind the widely used Abigail, with the transliteration 'Avigayil staying close to the Hebrew sound. French Abigaïl and Greek Abigaia show how the name traveled and reshaped itself in other tongues.
Where Abigail feels familiar, Avigail keeps a more distinctly Hebrew character. The short form Abbey offers an easy everyday nickname for any of these spellings.
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Frequently Asked
What does the name Avigail mean?
Avigail is usually explained as meaning 'my father is joy' and is most often linked with Hebrew tradition.
How do you pronounce Avigail?
It's commonly said a-vee-ga-EEL /a.vi.ɡa.ˈil/.
Is Avigail a boy or girl name?
In this batch and in recent U.S. usage data, Avigail is used as a girl name.
How popular is Avigail?
In 2024, Avigail ranked #2504 in the U.S. for girls, with 71 births recorded.