My father is joy
A Hebrew name derived from the elements 'av', meaning father, and 'gail', meaning joy or to rejoice. In the Old Testament, the original form Abigail was known for her wisdom and beauty, often described as a woman of great character. This specific spelling is a more direct transliteration from the modern Hebrew pronunciation.
Less common today
Avigail isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #1,791 in 2016.
US births per 5-year period, 1990βpresent (SSA data).
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