Abigail (name)

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Abigail
Given Name

Pronunciation Ăḇîḡāyil
Gender Female
Meaning Father of exaltation
Region of Origin Israel
Origin Hebrew
Related names Abby, Abbie, Abi
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Abigail is a female given name. The name comes from the Hebrew name Avigial, meaning "father of exaltation". Nicknames of Abigail are "Abby," "Abbey," and "Abi".

The name has also been used for several fictional characters:

  • Abigail, several different women in the Bible.
  • Abby Maitland, a fictional character in the Primeval series.
  • Abby Sciuto, a fictional character in the NCIS series.

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