The nameAbigaël

Abigaël is a French form of Abigail, a girl's name of Hebrew origin. It has been liked in France since the 2010s.

Meaning

Abigaël comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, "my father is joy".

Origin

Hebrew. In the Bible, Abigail becomes the wife of King David.

History

Abigaël appeared in the mid 1970s and grew in the 2010s.

Popularity of the name Abigaël

Abigaël in France

492ndmost popular girls' name in France, latest official figures
2015peak year (145 births)
3,125babies named Abigaël in France since 1900
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Births per year in France. Source: Insee, French national statistics office, latest official figures. Rounded numbers.

Abigaël was most popular in France in the 2010s, with 1,270 births over the decade, 41% of all recorded babies named Abigaël. Its rise began around 1990, and it peaked in 2015. Half of all babies named Abigaël in France were born before 2012, so it is mostly a name of today's children and teenagers. Over the last five years on record, its popularity has held steady at around 111 births a year.

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Abigaël mean?

Abigaël comes from the Hebrew Avigayil, "my father is joy".

What is the origin of the name Abigaël?

Hebrew. In the Bible, Abigail becomes the wife of King David.

Is Abigaël a girl's or a boy's name?

Abigaël is a girl's name.