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Gabriel
GAY-bree-uhl
Gabriel (name) means a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "God is my strength.". Example: “Her son is named Gabriel, after his grandfather.”
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A male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "God is my strength."
"Her son is named Gabriel, after his grandfather."
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In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, an archangel who delivers messages from God.
"In the Bible, the angel Gabriel announces the birth of Jesus to Mary."
How to use Gabriel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA common male first name, and the name of a major angel in several religions.
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Etymology
From Latin Gabriel, from Greek Gabrīḗl, from Hebrew Gavriel, combining géver ("strong man") and ʾēl ("God").
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What does “Gabriel” mean?
The word “Gabriel” means a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "God is my strength.". In plain terms, a common male first name, and the name of a major angel in several religions.
How do you pronounce “Gabriel”?
“Gabriel” is pronounced GAY-bree-uhl (/ˈɡeɪ.bɹi.əl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Gabriel” in a sentence?
Here is “Gabriel” used in a sentence: “Her son is named Gabriel, after his grandfather.”
What part of speech is “Gabriel”?
“Gabriel” is a name.
Where does the word “Gabriel” come from?
The word “Gabriel” comes from Latin. From Latin Gabriel, from Greek Gabrīḗl, from Hebrew Gavriel, combining géver ("strong man") and ʾēl ("God").
Is “Gabriel” a common word?
“Gabriel” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Gabriel” have?
“Gabriel” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning roughly "God is my strength.".
What is the difference between the archangels Gabriel and Michael?
Both are archangels in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, but Gabriel is known chiefly as a messenger who delivers announcements from God, while Michael is portrayed as a warrior or protector. Their roles in scripture are distinct.
Is Gabriel a boy's or a girl's name?
Gabriel is traditionally a male given name of Hebrew origin. The feminine forms are Gabriella and Gabrielle, which are given to girls.
What are common nicknames for Gabriel?
The most common short form of Gabriel is Gabe. Gabby is also used, and it doubles as a nickname for the feminine forms Gabriella and Gabrielle.
In which religious traditions does the archangel Gabriel appear?
Gabriel appears as an archangel in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition. In each, he is associated with delivering important messages from God.
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