Benny
BEN-EE
Boy · Hebrew
Meaning: Son of the right hand
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Abigail
Girl · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- My father's joy
- Pronunciation
- AB-ih-gayl
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Common in United States (2023)
From Hebrew 'Avigayil', combining 'avi' (father) and 'gil' (joy).
Popularity: US SSA, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew, English
Commonly used in: United States, United Kingdom
Alternate spellings
AbbigailEnglish
Doubled-b variant.
Cultural associations
People who share this name. These are context, not the origin of the name.
Abigail Adams
1744–1818
Second First Lady of the United States and early advocate for women's rights.
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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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