Name Meaning and Biblical Context of Abbye

Name Abbye     (Add to Favourite List?)
Gender Female
Meaning Source of joy.
Biblical context The Biblical baby name Abigail is Hebrew in origin and its meaning is source of joy.

Abigail is pronounced ab-ee-gayl.

There are 2 women named Abigail in the Old Testament. Abigail was the wife of Nabal. She is described in the Bible as being an intelligent and beautiful woman. Abigail displayed great tact in dealing with David's army. After the death of Nabal, Abigail married David. By her David had a son named Chileab.

Abigail is also the name of a sister of David.

1 Samuel 27:3; 30:5; 2 Samuel 2:2; 1 Chronicles 2:16,17
Strong's concordance 026

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