Pronunciation: [ˈabɪɡˌe͡ɪl bˈe͡ɪlɪ] (IPA) 
The name "Abigail Bailey" is spelled with the IPA phonetic transcription /ˈæbəɡeɪl ˈbeɪli/. The first syllable "ab" is pronounced with the short "a" sound /æ/, followed by the "b" sound /b/. The second syllable "i" is pronounced with the long "i" sound /aɪ/, while the last syllable "l" is pronounced with the "l" sound /li/. Overall, the name is pronounced as "AB-uh-gail BAY-lee" with emphasis on the first syllable.
The name "Abigail" originated from the Hebrew word "Avigayil", which means "father's joy" or "source of joy". In the Old Testament of the Bible, there is a character named Abigail who was described as intelligent and beautiful.
On the other hand, "Bailey" is an English surname of Norman-French origin. It is derived from the Old French word "bailli", meaning "bailiff" or "steward". The name was often given to someone who worked as a bailiff or lived by a bailey, which refers to the outer wall of a castle.
When the names "Abigail" and "Bailey" are combined, "Abigail Bailey" does not possess a specific etymology as it is a combination of two separate names with distinct origins.
