Abigail
Girl name · Hebrew · pronounced AB-ih-gayl
Verified name
What does Abigail mean?
Father cause of joy
Origin and language
Hebrew
Language family: English|Hebrew
Popularity in the United States
Ranked No. 40 in the U.S. in 2025, so it is very popular. Source: U.S. Social Security Administration data.
Popularity in England and Wales
No. 171 in England and Wales in 2025
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Related names, nicknames, and variants
Nickname: Abby, Abbie, Gail
Variant: Abagail, Abigayle
Related: Avigail, Abagael
Using Abigail across cultures
Wife of King David praised for wisdom.
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