Abigail or Abbigail?
Two spellings, side by side.
Abigail and Abbigail are two spellings of the same sound. Abigail is listed with the meaning "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible" and Abbigail with "Father's joy". Abigail is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Abigail | Abbigail |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible. | Father's joy |
| Origin | Hebrew | English |
| Gender | Girl | Girl |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | A-bi-gail | Ab-bi-gail |
| Popularity | Very popular | Less often searched here |
Questions about Abigail and Abbigail
Is Abigail or Abbigail more common?
Abigail is more often searched and saved on this site; Abbigail is also used.
Do Abigail and Abbigail mean the same?
Abigail: "Abigail comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, meaning 'my father's joy'. She is a wife of King David in the Bible". Abbigail: "Father's joy".
How do you say Abigail?
In parts: A-bi-gail. Abbigail is said the same way.
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