Avigayil is the Hebrew form of Abigail — from Avigayil, 'my father's joy; the father rejoices' (from avi, 'my father', plus gil, 'joy'). A wise and beautiful wife of King David. A devout, warm, traditional name in Jewish and Israeli families (said 'ah-vee-GAH-yil').

In the U.S. it appears in Jewish families. Rare, my-father's-joy at the root, and traditional.

Did you know? Abigail means 'my father's joy; the father rejoices' in Hebrew (a wise wife of King David) — Avigayil is the original Hebrew form, devout and traditional.

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Behind the Name — Abigail — Hebrew form

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What does the name Avigayil mean?

Avigayil is the Hebrew Abigail — 'my father's joy; the father rejoices'.

How do you pronounce Avigayil?

It's said ah-vee-GAH-yil /ˌɑ.viˈɡɑ.jɪl/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Avigayil a boy or girl name?

Avigayil is a girl's name.

How popular is Avigayil?

Avigayil is a rare name, used in Jewish communities.