Avigail

Avigail is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, a variant of Abigail, used in Israel and among Jewish communities. It is often transliterated from Hebrew as Avigayil or Avigail; the English form Abigail is common in Anglophone contexts.

Etymology and meaning: The name derives from Hebrew elements meaning “father” and “joy” or “rejoice,” yielding interpretations such as “my father's joy” or “father's rejoicing.”

In the Hebrew Bible, Abigayil (Abigail) is the wife of Nabal and later becomes David's wife. This biblical association contributes to the name’s positive cultural associations within Jewish and Christian traditions.

In modern usage, Avigail is used as a contemporary given name for girls in Hebrew-speaking communities, with Abigail serving as the common English form. Variants include Avigayil and Avigail, reflecting different transliterations of the same Hebrew root.

See also: Abigail, Abigayil.