The name "Abigall" is often spelled "Abigail," with a "u" replacing the second "a." This is because in English, the "ai" diphthong is pronounced as a long "a" sound, like the word "hay." However, when it is followed by another vowel, like "i" in "Abigall," it changes the sound of the diphthong to a short "i" sound, like the word "hill." Therefore, the spelling with a "u" is more phonetically accurate, reflecting the pronunciation of the name. The IPA transcription for "Abigall" would be /ˈæbɪɡəl/.
The name "Abigall" is a variant or alternate spelling of the name "Abigail". The etymology of the name "Abigail" traces to the Hebrew name "Avigayil" (אֲבִיגַיִל), which is composed of two elements: "avi" meaning "my father" and "gīl" meaning "rejoice" or "joy". Therefore, the name Abigail can be translated as "my father's joy" or "the joy of my father". It is a biblical name of Hebrew origin and has been used since ancient times.