Abygail at a glance
- Meaning
- My father's joy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Religion
- Christian
- Gender
- girl
- Pronunciation
- A-bygail
- Syllables
- 3
- Popularity
- uncommon
- Variants & Spellings
- Abigail, Abigaila, Abigailie, Abigai, Abygaail, Abigaaili
Lucky details for Abygail
- Number
- 3
- Color
- Royal Purple
- Stone
- Yellow Sapphire
- Flower
- Lily
- Day
- Thursday
- Planet
- Jupiter
- Zodiac
- Sagittarius
- Metal
- Tin
Abygail is a Hebrew name meaning “my father's joy”. It is a spelling variant of Abigail and carries exactly the same meaning, with a softer, more modern look on paper. Parents choose Abygail for its 3-syllable rhythm and its association with expressive, curious, endlessly sociable. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Abygail 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
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FAQs about the name Abygail
What does the name Abygail mean?
Abygail means “my father's joy” and comes from a Hebrew root.
Is Abygail a boy or girl name?
Abygail is most often used as a girl name today.
How do you pronounce Abygail?
Abygail is pronounced A-bygail (3 syllables).
What is the lucky number for Abygail?
The lucky number for Abygail is 3, ruled by Jupiter.
What are good nicknames for Abygail?
Popular short forms include Aby, Abyg, Abyi, Abyy.
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