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Meanings

English Baby Names Meaning:

In English Baby Names the meaning of the name Gail is: Independent name derived from a Hebrew Abigail, meaning 'gives joy' or 'my father rejoices. '.

Hebrew Baby Names Meaning:

In Hebrew Baby Names the meaning of the name Gail is: Father rejoiced, or father's joy. Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form.

American Baby Names Meaning:

In American Baby Names the meaning of the name Gail is: Father rejoiced, or father's joy. Gives joy. The intelligent, beautiful Abigail was Old Testament King David's third wife, described as 'good in discretion and beautiful in form.

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