US Popularity Rank: 22577

Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Father of exaltation

Abegail is a girl’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “father of exaltation.” It derives from the Hebrew name Avigail, and is a variant spelling of the popular Abigail. In the Hebrew Bible’s Book of Samuel, Abigail was the wife of King David, and was described as intelligent, loyal and beautiful. A worthy namesake for your little one! With its less common spelling, Abegail offers a rarer alternative to Abigail.