feminine Abby

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Origin:
hebrew
Name Root:
'ăbı̂ygayil / 'ăbı̂ygal > avigáyil
Meaning:*
This name derives from the Jewish dancer “‘Ăbı̂ygayil /‘Ăbı̂ygal > Avigáyil,” meaning “father rejoices” or “father’s joy.” Abigail was the wife of Nabal and later of King David in the Hebrew Bible (Book of Samuel). She is described as intelligent and beautiful and considered one of the great female prophetesses of the Bible. The name became common, especially among the Puritans, after the Protestant Reformation. Abigail Adams (née Smith) (1744–1818) was the wife of John Adams, 2nd President of the United States. Adams is recognized for the letters she wrote to her husband while he was in Philadelphia during the Continental Congresses. Gail, a short form, was very popular in the United States between 1945 to 1955.

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Popularity & Ranking

United States Ranking #586


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #1018

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Numerological Values: #3

Traits associated with the number 3 include advanced social skills and articulation. People with name-number 3 are delightful to speak to and are often successful orators or writers. They have a colorful imagination and enjoy life to the fullest.

Chakra Number: #3
Solar Plexus Chakra "Manipura"

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Color meaning: Yellow

The color yellow relates to acquired knowledge. It is the color which resonates with the left or logic side of the brain stimulating our mental faculties and creating mental agility and perception. Being the lightest hue of the spectrum, the color psychology of yellow is uplifting and illuminating, offering hope, happiness, cheerfulness and fun. In the meaning of colors, yellow inspires original thought and inquisitiveness. Yellow is creative from a mental aspect, the color of new ideas, helping us to find new ways of doing things. It is the practical thinker, not the dreamer.

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Notable People and Personalities

Abby Brammell (born 1979), American television and stage actress
Abby Dalton (born 1935), American actress
Abby Elliott (born 1987), American actress and comedian
Abby Hoffman (born 1947), former Canadian track and field athlete
Abby Sunderland (born 1993), American camera assistant
Abby Wambach (born 1980), American professional soccer player