Abigail
Meaning
- The wife of Nabal and later of David in the Old Testament.
- A female given name from Hebrew, used since the 16th century, and currently quite popular.
Concepts
Abigail
servant
maid
lady’s maid
handmaid
maidservant
servant girl
servant maid
wench
Frequency
Pronounced as (IPA)
/ˈæb.ə.ɡeɪl/
Etymology
From Hebrew אֲבִיגַיִל (avigáyil, “Abigail”, literally “my Father's joy” or “fountain of joy”).
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