Curated name meaning and origin

Abigail

אֲבִיגַיִל

Curated linguistic recordgirl

My father is joy or father's joy

At a glance

Research status
Curated linguistic record
Canonical spelling
Abigail
Script
Latin
Pronunciation
AB-i-gayl
Origin
Hebrew
Languages
Hebrew, English
Region
Global
Cultural / locale context
Jewish, Christian
Gender usage
girl
Starting character
A
Letters / characters
7
Syllables
3
Style tags
traditional, international

Meaning and etymology

Meaning: My father is joy or father's joy

From Hebrew Avigayil; the traditional segmentation yields father and joy

Spellings and related forms

Recorded spelling variants

AvigailAbigale

Explicitly related names

Source and canonical record

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Data tier
Curated linguistic record
Canonical URL slug
abigail
Indexing
Canonical, indexable name page
Alias behavior
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Transparent calculations

Numerology for Abigail

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Pythagorean

Expression 5

Compound value: 32

Soul Urge: 2 · Personality: 3

Chaldean

Name number 3

Compound value: 12

Hebrew Gematria

Name number 11

Compound value: 56

Calculated from אֲבִיגַיִל, not from a Latin spelling.

Primary interpretation

This pattern supports communication, imagination, and bringing a lighter touch to serious situations.

Compound 12: Learning through cooperation and avoiding unnecessary self-sacrifice.

Compatible numbers in this interpretive model: 1, 3, 5, 6, 9

Common questions about Abigail

What does the name Abigail mean?

My father is joy or father's joy. From Hebrew Avigayil; the traditional segmentation yields father and joy

How is Abigail pronounced?

The pronunciation guide in this curated record is AB-i-gayl. Regional accents may vary.

What is the origin of Abigail?

The record classifies the origin as Hebrew, with usage in Hebrew, English.

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