Gail
A short form of Abigail, from Hebrew meaning my father's joy.
Meaning and origin
Gail is a short form of Abigail, a Hebrew name composed of ab (father) and gila (joy), meaning my father's joy.
How to pronounce Gail
| English (US) | GAYL /ɡeɪl/ |
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