Abegail

Abegail is an English variant spelling of the Hebrew name Avigayil, composed of the elements av, meaning father, and gil, meaning rejoicing, giving the overall sense of my father is joy or father's joy. The name is most famously associated with Abigail, the wife of King David in the Hebrew Bible, celebrated for her wisdom and beauty. Abigail and Abby are the more widespread standard forms, while Abegail represents one of several alternate spellings found in English usage.