Abigail: name meaning and origin

Abigail

my father's joy

Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables

Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father's joy". It has 3 syllables, stressed on Ab, and is traditionally a girl's name.

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Questions about Abigail

What does the name Abigail mean?

Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning "my father's joy".

How many syllables are in Abigail?

Abigail has 3 syllables (Ab-i-gail), with the stress usually on "Ab".

Is Abigail a boy's or girl's name?

Abigail is traditionally a girl's name.