Avigail
/AE-B-IH-G-EY-L/
From Hebrew avigayil (father's joy; from av, father + gil, joy). The Hebrew form of Abigail. The biblical Avigail was the wise wife of David (1 Samuel 25)
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Meaning & origin
Yes — Avigail is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “From Hebrew avigayil (father's joy; from av, father + gil, joy). The Hebrew form of Abigail. The biblical Avigail was the wise wife of David (1 Samuel 25)”.
Avigail is a girl's name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families. The name means "From Hebrew avigayil (father's joy; from av, father + gil, joy). The Hebrew form of Abigail. The biblical Avigail was the wise wife of David (1 Samuel 25)" and belongs to the Joy cluster — names that celebrate happiness and lightness of spirit.
Common among European, American, MiddleEastern, Israeli families, Avigail carries cultural weight that goes beyond its dictionary definition — it's a name with a story and a community.
Avigail's Hebrew roots
Many Jewish names carry Hebrew roots and a story from the Torah or tradition (Hebrew). Avigail means “From Hebrew avigayil (father's joy; from av, father + gil, joy). The Hebrew form of Abigail. The biblical Avigail was the wise wife of David (1 Samuel 25)” — a name with heritage that runs deep.
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Numerology assigns each name a single-digit destiny number by summing its letter values. Different schools use different mappings — NameRoot computes both so you can see how Avigail resonates in either tradition.
Avigail's destiny number is 7 — but a number only matters in context. The app matches it to your family's own numbers for a real compatibility read. See Avigail's full reading →
Does Avigail go with your family's names?
Avigail breaks into 6 sounds: /AE-B-IH-G-EY-L/. The real test isn't how it sounds alone — it's how it sounds beside the names already in your family: yours, your partner's, and any brothers or sisters. NameRoot scores that harmony, so Avigail sits naturally next to a Mum and Dad like Michael & Anna, or a big sister named Gianna — no awkward clashes, no two names that blur together. Hear Avigail beside your family's names →
Nicknames
Common affectionate forms of Avigail — useful for everyday family conversation, early childhood, or as standalone given names themselves.
Names similar to Avigail
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Sharing the same meaning
Other Jewish girl names from the Joy cluster
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Common questions about Avigail
What does the name Avigail mean?
Avigail means "From Hebrew avigayil (father's joy; from av, father + gil, joy). The Hebrew form of Abigail. The biblical Avigail was the wise wife of David (1 Samuel 25)." It is a girl name of Hebrew origin, traditionally used in Jewish families.
Is Avigail a boy or girl name?
Avigail is most commonly used as a girl name.
What is the origin of the name Avigail?
Avigail is of Hebrew origin, used in Jewish tradition, commonly among European, American, MiddleEastern families.
Is Avigail a Jewish name?
Yes. Avigail is a girl name traditionally used in Jewish families, of Hebrew origin.
What does Avigail mean in Hebrew?
Avigail originates from Hebrew, where it means "From Hebrew avigayil (father's joy; from av, father + gil, joy). The Hebrew form of Abigail. The biblical Avigail was the wise wife of David (1 Samuel 25)."
What are common nicknames for Avigail?
Common short forms of Avigail include Avigi, Avig.
What is the numerology of Avigail?
Avigail has a Pythagorean destiny number of 7 — introspection and spiritual wisdom.
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