Abigail

Meaning & origin

Abigail is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin (אֲבִיגַיִל, Avigail), meaning "my father is joy" or "joy of the father." In the Old Testament, Abigail is known as the wise and beautiful wife of King David. There is no universally fixed Catholic feast day, though July 5 is sometimes cited regionally.

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