What is the meaning of Abbey?

Abbey is a feminine given name
  • Hebrew: Diminutive of Abigail: 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."
  • English: Short form of Abigail
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APAJoan Ellis. (2011). abbey. Retrieved September 21, 2026, from http://smartdefine.org/abbey/definitions/1378029
ChicagoJoan Ellis. 2011. "abbey" http://smartdefine.org/abbey/definitions/1378029 (accessed September 21, 2026).
HarvardJoan Ellis 2011, abbey, Smart Define, viewed 21 September, 2026, <http://smartdefine.org/abbey/definitions/1378029>.
MLAJoan Ellis. "abbey" 25 February 2011. Web. 21 September 2026. <http://smartdefine.org/abbey/definitions/1378029>
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