One of the seven eunuchs in Ahasuerus' court; akin to the name Bigthan (Esther 1:10; Esther 2:21). Sanskrit, Bagadata, "given by fortune," baga, or the sun. Sun worship prevailed early in Persia.
Bibliography Information Fausset, Andrew Robert M.A., D.D., "Definition for 'Abagtha' Fausset's Bible Dictionary". bible-history.com - Fausset's; 1878.