Avigail: meaning of the Hebrew name
אֲבִיגַיִל
Pronounced ah-vee-GAH-yil
Meaning of Avigail
Avigail is written אביגיל or אבגיל in Hebrew. These are spellings of the same name.
אביגיל Girl, Biblical
Avigail is read as avi-gil, "my father is joy". The biblical Abigail, wife of King David, was known for her wisdom, her beauty and her good judgment.
אבגיל Girl, Biblical
Avi gil, "father of joy." This is how the name of Abigail, the wife of David known for her wisdom and beauty, is spelled in the Book of Samuel.
Now the name of the man was Nabal; and the name of his wife Abigail; and the woman was of good understanding, and of a beautiful form; but the man was churlish and evil in his doings; and he was of the house of Caleb.
וְשֵׁם הָאִישׁ נָבָל וְשֵׁם אִשְׁתּוֹ אֲבִגָיִל וְהָאִשָּׁה טוֹבַת־שֶׂכֶל וִיפַת תֹּאַר וְהָאִישׁ קָשֶׁה וְרַע מַעֲלָלִים וְהוּא (כלבו) [כָלִבִּי]׃
Avigail in Hebrew
Avigail is written אביגיל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיגַיִל). Other spellings: אבגיל. Hebrew is read from right to left.
- אAlef
- בBet
- יYod
- גGimel
- יYod
- לLamed
Gematria value: 56 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningmy father is joy
- Pronunciationah-vee-GAH-yil
- Hebrewאביגיל
- Syllables3
- Other spellingsאבגיל
Popularity in Israel
אביגיל
In 2024, Avigail (אביגיל) ranked #1 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,437 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1 | 1,437 |
| 2023 | 1 | 1,311 |
| 2022 | 1 | 1,348 |
| 2021 | 3 | 1,139 |
| 2020 | 2 | 1,159 |
| 2019 | 4 | 1,198 |
| 2018 | 2 | 1,294 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1,290 |
| 2016 | 4 | 1,226 |
| 2015 | 3 | 1,236 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1,133 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Avigail
What does the name Avigail mean?
Avigail is read as avi-gil, "my father is joy". The biblical Abigail, wife of King David, was known for her wisdom, her beauty and her good judgment.
How do you pronounce Avigail?
Avigail is pronounced ah-vee-GAH-yil in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Avigail in Hebrew?
Avigail is written אביגיל in Hebrew (with vowel points: אֲבִיגַיִל). Other spellings: אבגיל.
Is Avigail a biblical name?
Yes. Avigail appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 25:3 (spelled אבגיל).
How popular is the name Avigail in Israel?
In 2024, Avigail (אביגיל) ranked #1 among girls' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,437 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #1, in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Avigail?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling אביגיל adds up to 56 (Alef 1 + Bet 2 + Yod 10 + Gimel 3 + Yod 10 + Lamed 30).
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