Abigail
my father's joy (Hebrew)
Abigail is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 227, with 34,687 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
my father's joy (Hebrew)
Derived from the Hebrew name Avigayil, composed of elements meaning 'father' and 'rejoicing' or 'joy'. In the Philippines, it is a well-established feminine given name favored for its classic biblical pedigree and modern, cosmopolitan feel.
Abigail comes from the Hebrew name Avigayil. It entered widespread Philippine use through Christian biblical traditions and American English naming influences throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to Abby, Gail, or Abi in daily conversation. Frequently used as a standalone first name or paired in modern English double names (e.g., Abigail Marie, Mary Abigail).
Related forms
- Avigail Hebrew
- Abigaíl Spanish
- Abigaël French
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Abigail with common surname pairs
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Abigail is the given name. The full name is Abigail + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Abigail a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Abigail is number 227, with 34,687 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.