girl · Hebrew

Abigail

/A-bi-gail/

Meaning: My father's joy

Abigail at a glance

Meaning: My father's joy
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: girl
Pronunciation: A-bi-gail
Syllables: 3
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Abigaail, Abigaila, Abigailie, Abigai, Abygaail, Abigaaili

Lucky details for Abigail

Number: 3
Color: Royal Purple
Stone: Yellow Sapphire
Flower: Lily
Day: Thursday
Planet: Jupiter
Zodiac: Sagittarius
Metal: Tin

Abigail is a Hebrew name meaning “my father's joy”. Parents choose Abigail for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Abigail reduce to 3, a number linked with Jupiter and with people who are optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music.

Numerology

Chaldean value 3 — Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable.

Personality

Expressive, curious, endlessly sociable

Positive Traits

Optimistic, funny, quick to learn language and music

Negative Traits

Can scatter energy across too many interests at once

Career Suggestions

Writing, media, teaching, law, travel and tourism

Nicknames

Abig Abii Abiy Aby

Middle Names

Aanya Amritia Aaleeiah

Sibling Names

Aaron Caalle Ezria Joshuya

Compatible Names

Anna Aviviya Edeno Elisheviya Naaomee Saria

FAQs about the name Abigail

What does the name Abigail mean?

Abigail means “my father's joy” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Abigail a boy or girl name?

Abigail is most often used as a girl name today.

How do you pronounce Abigail?

Abigail is pronounced A-bi-gail (3 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Abigail?

The lucky number for Abigail is 3, ruled by Jupiter.

What are good nicknames for Abigail?

Popular short forms include Abig, Abii, Abiy, Aby.