Name meaning
Gabriel Name Meaning - God is my strength (Hebrew)
- Meaning
- God is my strength
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- GA-BRI-E-L
Gabriel means "God is my strength" (Hebrew). Gabriel is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "God is my strength." Gabriel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my strength or God is my hero.
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Meaning and Linguistic Breakdown
Gabriel is a boy name from Hebrew meaning "God is my strength." Gabriel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my strength or God is my hero.
Origin and Historical Usage
Gabriel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my strength or God is my hero. The archangel Gabriel appears in the Bible, the Torah, and the Quran as God's messenger — announcing the births of John the Baptist and Jesus, and dictating the Quran to Muhammad.
Pronunciation Guide
- Phonetic
- GA-BRI-E-L
- Syllables
- 2
Geographic and Cultural Usage
Outside Hebrew countries, Gabriel is often chosen for diaspora identity or because the meaning "God is my strength" fits a naming theme. Pronunciation follows local accent rules.
Popularity
In NameBloom's internal list, Gabriel sits around #11 — widely recognized. National statistics (SSA, ONS, etc.) may differ.
Notable People Named Gabriel
- AArchangel Gabriel
- GGabriel García Márquez
- GGabriel Jesus
- GGabriel Moreau
Variants and Related Names
Spelling variants
- Gabriele — alternate form of Gabriel
- Gabe — alternate form of Gabriel
- Gabor — alternate form of Gabriel
- Jibreel — alternate form of Gabriel
- Jibril — alternate form of Gabriel
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