What is the origin of the name Avigail?

Avigail is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Avigail?

Avigail is currently ranked #2504 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Avigail?

Avigail is pronounced ah-vee-GAH-eel.

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GirlHebrew

Avigail

ah-vee-GAH-eel

Popularity

#2504

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

2,128

Peak Year

#116 in 2016

First Recorded

1968

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

The original Hebrew form of Abigail, meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father rejoices'.

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Avi Gail Abby

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Numerology

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Nicknames

Avi Gail Abby

Spelling Variations

Abigail Avigayil

Similar Names

Sarah Hannah Leah

Personality Traits

JoyfulKindGenerousIntelligent

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