Αβιγαία
Avigaia
The Greek form of the female given name Abigail is Αβιγαία (Avigaia).
Αβιγαία is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Avigaia
Did you know?
- The Greek alphabet uses the letter β (beta), which in ancient Greek sounded like 'b' but in modern Greek is pronounced like a English 'v'.
- While 'Abigail' once became a common English word for a lady's maid, the Greek Αβιγαία has never functioned as a job title or common noun.
- Because Αβιγαία is not a traditional Greek name, Greeks may assume a person with this name is from an English-speaking country or has a foreign ancestry.
Examples in context
- Η Αβιγαία είναι πολύ καλή στην τάξη.I Avigaía eínai polý kalí stin táxi.Abigail is very good in class.
- Γνωρίζεις την Αβιγαία;Gnorízeis tIn Avigaía;Do you know Abigail?
- Η Αβιγαία έρχεται αύριο.I Avigaía érchetai ávrio.Abigail is coming tomorrow.
Example conversation
Kyriaki is introducing her daughter to Kostas.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΚώστα, σου παρουσιάζω την κόρη μου, την Αβιγαία.Kósta, sou parousiázō tin kóri mou, tin Avigaía.Kostas, I introduce you to my daughter, Abigail.
- Κώστας KostasΧαίρομαι πολύ που σε γνωρίζω, Αβιγαία.Chaíromai polý pou se gnorízō, Avigaía.I am very glad to meet you, Abigail.
- Κυριακή KyriakiΕίναι μόλις πέντε χρονών.Eínai mólis pénte chronón.She is only five years old.
- Κώστας KostasΕίναι πολύ χαριτωμένη!Eínai polý charitoméni!She is very cute!
