Абиге́йл
Abigéjlfeminine
The English name Abigail is translated into Russian as Абиге́йл (Abigéjl). Wiktionary also lists Абиге́ль (Abigélʹ) and А́биге́л (Ábigél).
Meaning: female given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Абиге́йл | Abigéjl | feminine |
| Абиге́ль | Abigélʹ | feminine |
| А́биге́л | Ábigél | feminine |
| Э́бигейл | Ébigejl | feminine |
| Авиге́я | Avigéja | feminine |
The name is a feminine given name.
Which one should you use?
The different forms provided represent various transliterations of the name: Абиге́ль, Абиге́йл, А́биге́л and Э́бигейл. Additionally, the form Авиге́я is a traditional variant.
Related words
How do you pronounce it?
Abigéjl
Did you know?
- The variant Авиге́я reflects an older tradition of adapting Hebrew names via Greek, which often changes the 'b' sound to a 'v' sound in Russian.
- Russian speakers may use the diminutive Аби to create a sense of intimacy or affection, as Russian culture relies heavily on shortening names to signal social closeness.
- Russian names are often paired with a patronymic, meaning a woman named Абиге́йл would be addressed in formal settings by her name and her father's name.
Examples in context
- Здравствуйте, меня зовут Абигейл.Hello, my name is Abigail.
- Рада познакомиться, моё имя Абигейл.Nice to meet you, my name is Abigail.
- Можно попросить вас тоже представиться? Меня зовут Абигейл.May I ask you to introduce yourself as well? My name is Abigail.
- Абиге́йл сейчас в библиотеке.Abigéyl seychas v bibliote-ke.Abigail is in the library right now.
- Ты видела Абиге́йл сегодня?Ty videla Abigéyl segodnya?Have you seen Abigail today?
- Это письмо для Абиге́йл.Eto pis'mo dlya Abigéyl.This letter is for Abigail.
Example conversation
Andrey and Olga are talking about a mutual friend.
- Андрей AndreyОльга, ты знаешь, где Абиге́йл?Ol'ga, ty znayesh', gde Abigéyl?Olga, do you know where Abigail is?
- Ольга OlgaЯ видела её в парке.Ya videla ye-yo v parke.I saw her in the park.
- Андрей AndreyАбиге́йл будет сегодня на вечеринке?Abigéyl budet segodnya na vecherin-ke?Will Abigail be at the party today?
- Ольга OlgaДа, она точно придет.Da, ona tochno pridet.Yes, she will definitely come.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “abigail” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
