אבגיל

Avigail is an ancient and deeply moving Hebrew name composed of two linguistic elements: "av" (father) and "gil" (joy). The literal meaning of the name is "father of joy" or "father is joy," where the word "av" refers both to God and to an earthly father, while "gil" expresses joy, gladness, and exultation. The name carries a profound message of happiness, vitality, and optimism, expressing the concept that the father - whether the heavenly Father or the earthly father - is a source of joy and blessing. In modern Hebrew, the name appears both in its short form "Avigail" and in its full form "Avigayil," with both versions being equally common and accepted. In biblical sources, Avigail is a central and fascinating figure who appears in the Book of Samuel I. She was described as a woman of exceptional beauty and intelligence, the wife of Nabal the Carmelite who was wealthy but hard-hearted and crude. When David and his men requested food and drink from Nabal after protecting his flocks in the wilderness, Nabal refused with contempt. David became very angry and decided to take revenge on Nabal and all the men of his household. Avigail, with her wisdom and courage, went out to meet David with gifts of food and persuaded him with wise words to abandon his plan for vigilante justice. She presented him with a strong moral and political argument, reminding him that self-revenge would damage his future as king. David was greatly impressed by her wisdom and blessed her for preventing him from bloodshed. About ten days later, Nabal died suddenly, and David sent to ask for Avigail's hand in marriage. She agreed and became one of David's wives, even bearing him a son named Chileab. The biblical story presents Avigail as a figure of wisdom, beauty, courage, and exceptional diplomatic ability. In modern Israeli culture, the name Avigail carries connotations of wisdom, inner and outer beauty, personal charisma, and the ability to influence others. It is considered a classic and elegant feminine name that combines historical depth with a sweet and pleasant sound. The name is extremely popular among both religious and secular families and is perceived as a name that expresses values of family, joy of life, and optimism. Women bearing the name Avigail are often perceived as having strong personalities, natural leadership abilities, and a well-developed sense of humor. The name evokes positive associations of a woman who brings light and joy to her surroundings, similar to its original meaning. Additionally, the name has gained international popularity, especially in the Anglo-Saxon world in the form "Abigail," a name that has become one of the most popular names in many countries worldwide.

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Avigail | Abigail | Avigayil | Avgail | Abigayle

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1 Samuel 25:3 - Now the name of the man was Nabal, and the name of his wife Abigail; and the woman was of good understanding and beautiful

In Kabbalah, the name Avigail symbolizes the connection between the fatherly attribute of chesed (loving-kindness) and spiritual joy and gladness. The name carries within it the energy of the sefirah of Chesed connecting to the sefirah of Tiferet, representing the ability to bring light and joy to the world through good character traits. The letter Alef symbolizes the Master of the Universe, the Bet represents home and family, and the Gimel represents acts of loving-kindness. The name carries the power of emotional healing and the ability to spread light in darkness.

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Abigail Adams | Abigail Breslin | Abigail Spencer | Abigail Cowen | Abigail Johnson | Abigail Folger | Abigail Disney | Abigail Ratchford

אביבה | אביגדור | אבירם | אביטל | גילה | יעל | מיכל | רחל

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