My father is joy
Derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil, it is composed of the elements 'av', meaning father, and 'gail', meaning joy. In the Old Testament, she was the wife of Nabal who later became the third wife of King David, described as intelligent and beautiful.
Less common today
Avigayil isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #4,250 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
The biblical figure known for her wisdom and prophecy · The Hebrew Bible
