My father is joy
Abaigeal is the Irish form of the Hebrew name Abigail. It is derived from the elements 'ab', meaning father, and 'g-y-l', meaning to rejoice. In the Bible, Abigail was the wife of King David, known for her wisdom and beauty.
Less common today
Abaigeal isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,930 in 1998.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Third wife of King David in the Hebrew Bible
