Origin, Meaning, And History Of Abigale
Abigale is a variant of the more commonly used name Abigail. The feminine name has Hebrew and is derived from the ancient name Avigail. It comes from the Hebrew word ab, which means ‘father,’ and the root g-y-l, meaning ‘to rejoice.’ Together the name means “father’s joy,” or ‘cause of joy.’
Abigail has a long and rich history that dates back several centuries. Abigail is mentioned in the Bible as the wife of Nabal and David. During the 16th century, the name was commonly used among the Puritans. Abigail, a Jewish descendant, is considered one of the seven women prophets, along with Miriam, Deborah, Hannah, Sarah, Huldah, and Esther.
Abigail, a woman from Israel who appears in the Hebrew Bible, married Nabal before becoming King David’s second wife following Nabal’s death. David’s first wife was Michal, Saul’s daughter, but she was subsequently given to Palti, son of Laish, while David was in hiding.
Abigale became a popular English name following the Protestant Reformation and was particularly favored by the Puritans. Abigale can be spelled in various ways, such as Abegail, Abigayle, Abegayle, Abagayle, Abagail, Abegale, and Abigail. There are several names that people use as nicknames, such as Abbi, Abbie, Abi, Abs, Aby, Abby, Abbie, Abbey, Gail, and Gayle. Abigale and its root name Abigail also has a strong presence in popular culture.
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Abigale On The Popularity Chart
Abigale enjoyed marginal popularity in the US. Examine the charts below to understand its evolution over time.
Popularity Over Time
Abigale as a name steadily increased in popularity from 1992 and reached its peak in 2003 when 310 babies per million were given the name.
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The ranking of Abigale witnessed significant improvement
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Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the meaning of the name Abigale?
The name Abigale means the yahweh's rejoice.
2. What is the origin of the name Abigale?
Abigale has a Biblical and English origin.
3. How to pronounce the name Abigale?
Abigale is pronounced as ah-bih-geyl.
