Abigail
From a Hebrew phrase meaning "my father is joy", combining words for father and joy.
Meaning and origin
Abigail appears in the Hebrew Bible as the wise wife of the wealthy but foolish Nabal, and later of King David.
How to pronounce Abigail
| English (US) | AB-i-gayl /ˈæbɪɡeɪl/ |
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