Strong’s H0026

אֲבִיגַיִל

Part of speech

Proper Name Feminine

Transliteration

Abiygayil

Pronunciation

ah-bee-gah-yeel

Definition

Abigail

Meaning

Abigail, Abigal

Usage

The name Abigail means "my father is joy" or "source of joy." In the Bible, Abigail is a significant female figure known for her wisdom, beauty, and peacemaking abilities. She is primarily recognized as the wife of Nabal and later, King David.

Bible references

1 Samuel 25:3;1 Samuel 25:14;1 Samuel 25:18;1 Samuel 25:23;1 Samuel 25:32;1 Samuel 25:36;1 Samuel 25:39;1 Samuel 25:40;1 Samuel 25:42;1 Samuel 27:3;1 Samuel 30:5;2 Samuel 2:2;2 Samuel 3:3;2 Samuel 17:25;1 Chronicles 2:16;1 Chronicles 2:17;1 Chronicles 3:1