Abbey | Name Meaning & Origin | Boy or Girl Name Abbey

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Origin:	Hebrew
Meaning:	Father in rejoicing


Origin:	English
Meaning:	Abbey


Pronunciation:	(ABB ee) [Guide]

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Abigail

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A nickname for Abigail, and also a surname from Middle English originally used for someone who worked at an abbey. Abbey is also the name of a British bank.

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