Abigale

Abigale is an English given name and a variant spelling of Abigail, which derives from the Hebrew name Avigayil, composed of the elements av, meaning father, and gil, meaning rejoicing, together conveying the sense of my father is joy. In the Hebrew Bible, Abigail was the intelligent and diplomatic wife of King David, which helped establish the name's enduring use in the English-speaking world. Common related forms include Abigail, Abigael, and Abigayle.