feminine Abigail

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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 #24


Namedoctor Weekly Ranking #200

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Name Songs

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Notable People and Personalities

Abigail Adams (1744–1818), First Lady Of The United States To President John Adams
Abigail Adams Smith (1765–1813), First-born Child Of John Adams, President Of The United States
Abigail And Brittany Hensel (born 1990), American Conjoined Twins
Abigail Breslin (born 1996), American Child Actress
Abigail Campbell Kawānanakoa (1882–1945), Hawaiian Princess
Abigail Clancy (born 1986), English Model
Abigail Conceição De Souza (1921–2007), Brazilian Footballer
Abigail Cruttenden (born 1969), English Television Actress
Abigail Fillmore (1798–1853), First Lady Of The United States To President Millard Fillmore
Abigail Kapiolani Kawānanakoa (1903–1961), Hawaiian Princess
Abigail Kinoiki Kekaulike Kawānanakoa (born 1926), Hawaiian Princess
Abigail Maheha (1832–after 1846), Hawaiian Princess
Abigail Masham, Baroness Masham (1670–1734), British Baroness
Abigail Spears (born 1981), American Tennis Player