My father is joy
A variant spelling of the Hebrew name Abigail. It is derived from the elements 'ab', meaning father, and 'gail', meaning to rejoice or joy, traditionally interpreted as 'my father is joy' or 'source of joy'.
Fewer than 5 girls were named Abegail in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The third wife of King David in the Hebrew Bible, known for her wisdom
