Indian name meaning
Abigail
♀ GirlA·bi·gail · 3 syllables
My father's joy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Most used by
- Christian families
- Commonly used in
- Christian families across India
From Indian public population records (adults, not newborns).
Creative, sociable and optimistic — gifted with words, art and lifting the mood.
| A | b | i | g | a | i | l |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
1 + 2 + 1 + 3 + 1 + 1 + 3 = 12, then 1 + 2 = 3. So Abigail carries the name number 3.
About the name Abigail
Abigail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, most commonly given in Christian families and popular in Christian families across India. It carries the meaning “My father's joy.”
Spoken aloud it is A·bi·gail — 3 syllables. Abigail is scarce in Indian public population records. Those cover adults, so names popular with today's newborns often score low here.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Abigail mean?
Abigail means “My father's joy.” It is a girl's name of Hebrew origin.
Is Abigail a boy or a girl name?
Abigail is traditionally used as a girl's name in India.
What is the origin and religion of the name Abigail?
Abigail is of Hebrew origin and is most commonly used in Christian families in India.
How do you pronounce Abigail?
Abigail has 3 syllables and is said as A·bi·gail.
What is the numerology number of the name Abigail?
In the Chaldean system, Abigail has the name number 3, “The Expresser.”
Is Abigail a common name in India?
Abigail does not appear in the set of roughly 30,000 Indian public population records we check. Those cover adults, so a name popular with today's newborns can still score zero.
What names go well with Abigail?
For a brother to Abigail, families often stay within the same Hebrew naming tradition — Aaron, Abel, Abraham or Jacob all pair naturally with it.
Which names sound similar to Abigail?
Ismail, Mikail, Sohail or Tufail share Abigail's ending and have a similar rhythm when spoken.
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