Abby
/abee/ English Female
Meaning & Origin
Abby is a English name meaning "Father in rejoic...". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Abby is primarily a diminutive of Abigail, which is of Hebrew origin. Abigail is derived from the Hebrew name 'Avigayil' meaning 'my father is joy' or 'father rejoices'.
Quick Facts
Language English
Gender Female
Phonetic abee
IPA æbi
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as abee. Keep the original English phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Abby
- · Abby Wambach - Soccer Player
- · Abby Lee Miller - Dance Instructor
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