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Abigail name meaning
Last Name
122
in the U.S.
in 2010
122
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Abigail mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Abigail
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
64%
English
30%
American
4%
Canadian
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Abigail means "Her Father's joy or fountain of joy".
- According to 3 people from the United States and the United Kingdom, the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "Her Fathers Joy!!".
- According to a user from Kenya, the name Abigail means "Father's heart or her father's joy".
- A submission from Virginia, U.S. says the name Abigail means "The name means father rejoiced or fathers joy" and is of Canadian origin.
- A user from New York, U.S. says the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "My father's joy, my father rejoices!".
- A submission from Namibia says the name Abigail means "Fathers joy or father rejoices" and is of Hebrew origin.
- 31 people from all over the world agree the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "Fathers joy".
- 4 people from all over the world agree the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "My Father's joy".
- 2 people from Thailand and the United States agree the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "Joy of the father".
- According to a user from Montana, U.S., the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "Father's Joy and Happiness".
- 2 people from Virginia, U.S. agree the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "Bringer of joy".
- 2 people from the United Kingdom agree the name Abigail is of Hebrew origin and means "My Father is joyful".
International Interest
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Webster's Unabridged Dictionary
noun ab"i*gail
A lady's waiting-maid.
Etymology: The proper name used as an appellative
Wiktionary
From Hebrew אֲבִיגַיִל (avigáyil, “Abigail”, literally “her Father's joy” or “fountain of joy”).
- The wife of Nabal and later of David in the Old Testament.
- A female given name from Hebrew, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.
Abigail was also found in the following language(s): Portuguese and Tagalog
Notable Persons Named Abigail
Notable Persons Named Abigail
Abigail Spencer
Abigail Spencer is an actress. She has had major accomplishments since 1999. Abigail was born on August 4th, 1981 in Gulf Breeze, Florida.
Abigail Breslin
Abigail Breslin is an actress and singer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2002 to present. Abigail was given the name Abigail Kathleen Breslin on April 14th, 1996 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Abby Hensel
Abby was given the name Abigail Loraine Hensel on March 7th, 1990 in New Germany, Minnesota.
Abigail Adams
Abigail Adams was a First Lady of the United States and Second Lady of the United States. Abigail was born on November 22nd, 1744 in Weymouth, Massachusetts. She breathed her last breath on October 28th, 1818.
Abby Huntsman
Abby Huntsman is a fox news reporter. Abby was given the name Abigail Haight Huntsman by her parents Jon Huntsman, Jr., and Mary Kaye Huntsman on May 1st, 1986 in Philadelphia. Abby is also known as Abby Livingston.
Abby Elliott
Abby Elliott is an actor, comedian, and actress. She has had major accomplishments since 2006. Abby was given the name Abigail Elliott by her parent Chris Elliott on June 16th, 1987 in New York City, New York, U.S.
- Abbey ClancyModel
- Abby MartinJournalist
- Abigail JohnsonCeo and President
- Abi TitmussWriter
- Abigail "Nabby" Adams Smith
- Abigail Deveraux
- Abbe LaneSinger
- Abigail FillmoreFirst Lady of the United States
- Abby SunderlandCamera Assistant
- Abigail MashamKeeper of the Privy Purse
- Abigail K. K. KawānanakoaRoyalty
- Abigail Spears
- Abigail Campbell KawānanakoaPolitical Leader
- May Alcott NierikerArtist
Notable Persons With the Last Name Abigail
Notable Persons With the Last Name Abigail
Abigail
Her most notable accomplishments were from 1968 to 1968. Abigail was given the name Abigail Rogan on July 23rd, 1946 in London.
Peter John Abigail
His military service ended in 2002. Peter was born on April 6th, 1948 in Sydney. Peter is also known as Abigail and Major General Peter John.
Robert Abigail
Robert Abigail is a musician. He plays Turntablism. He has had major accomplishments since 1996. Robert was given the name Patrick Robert Abergel in 1981 in Rotterdam.
Francis Abigail
Francis was born in 1840. He breathed his last breath in 1921.
Reginald Philip Abigail
Reginald was born in 1892. He breathed his last breath in 1969.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Abigail | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 67.21% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 5.74% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 4.92% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.00% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 0.00% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 18.85% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Abigail
People with the last name Abigail are most frequently White or Hispanic or Latino
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Fun Facts about the name Abigail
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