Boy name
Gabriel name meaning
“God is my strength”
Gabriel is a masculine name of Hebrew origin meaning “God is my strength.” Its source, Gavri’el, combines elements referring to strength and God. The form Gabriel passed through Greek and Latin and is also known as the name of a biblical angel.
What does Gabriel mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Gabriel
From Hebrew Gavri’el, combining elements referring to strength and God. Gabriel passed through Greek and Latin and is known as the name of a biblical angel.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Gabriel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Gabriel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Gabriel as a first name
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Gabriel Naftali
Interpretation
May you find strength in God throughout your struggles and efforts.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Naftali: my wrestling or my struggle
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Interpretation
An image of the Antonius family uplifted by God, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Antonio: of the Antonius family
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Gabriel Julian
Interpretation
An image of a Julius family association, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
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Interpretation
An image of a victory crown associated with Marcius, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Stevano: crown, victory wreath
- Marciano: related to the name Marcius
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Gabriel Abram
Interpretation
An image of an exalted father, with God as his strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Abram: exalted father
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Gabriel Eben
Interpretation
An image of stone expressing strength, with God as my strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Gabriel Agustino
Interpretation
May you become an honorable person, with God as your strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Interpretation
May honor and increase come from God, with God as your strength.Meaning of each word
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
- Jose: may God add
Gabriel as a middle name
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Interpretation
An image of Yahweh's support, strength from God, and God's presence with us.Meaning of each word
- Yosia: Yahweh supports or heals
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Manuel: God is with us
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Interpretation
May you have lionlike courage, with God as judge and strength.Meaning of each word
- Danil: God is my judge
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Oktavianus Gabriel Yeremia
Interpretation
An image of the eighth, uplifted by Yahweh, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Oktavianus: the eighth
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Interpretation
An image of a beloved person helped by God, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Lasarus: God has given help
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Dave: beloved
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Interpretation
May God's grace and generosity abound, with God as your strength.Meaning of each word
- Sean: God is gracious
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Evan: God is gracious
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Interpretation
May birth bring strength and vigor, with God as your strength.Meaning of each word
- Natalis: relating to birth
- Gabriel: God is my strength
- Valentino: strong, healthy
Gabriel as a last name
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Interpretation
An image of connection and an honorary crown, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Levi: joined, attached
- Stevie: crown or wreath of honor
- Gabriel: God is my strength
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Jordan Gabriel
Interpretation
An image of a descending flow, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Jordan: that which flows down
- Gabriel: God is my strength
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Matthew Gabriel
Interpretation
An image of a gift from God, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Gabriel: God is my strength
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Interpretation
An image of giving and uplift by Yahweh, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
- Nathan: he has given
- Gabriel: God is my strength
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Juan Gabriel
Interpretation
May God's grace abound, with God as your source of strength.Meaning of each word
- Juan: God is gracious
- Gabriel: God is my strength
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Rene Gabriel
Interpretation
An image of being born again, with God as strength.Meaning of each word
- Rene: reborn, born anew
- Gabriel: God is my strength
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How to pronounce Gabriel
| Syllables | 3 · 7 letters · 7-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦒꦧꦿꦶꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮌᮘ᮪ᮛᮤᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Gabriel a boy’s name?
Yes, Gabriel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Gabriel ranks #556 among boy names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Gabriel
- Gabriel Angelina Laeman · b. 2004
- Gabriel Prince
- Gabriel Asem
- Gabriel Bimo Sulaksono · b. 1971
- Gabriel Lema · b. 1968
- Gabriel Sophia · b. 1991
- Gabriel Stevent Damanik · b. 1998
- Gabriel Unto da Silva · b. 1959
- Gabriel Abdi Kesuma Beri Binna · b. 1968
- Gabriel Apriadi Lasdin
- Gabriel Christopher Wintan Wijaya · b. 2002
- Gabriel Dala Ema · b. 1972
FAQ about the name Gabriel
What is the meaning of Gabriel?
Gabriel means God is my strength. From Hebrew Gavri’el, combining elements referring to strength and God. Gabriel passed through Greek and Latin and is known as the name of a biblical angel.
Is Gabriel a boy’s name?
Yes, Gabriel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 82% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Gabriel?
Gabriel is of Hebrew, Greek and Latin origin.
How many syllables does Gabriel have?
Gabriel has 3 syllables (Gab-ri-el) and 7 letters.
How popular is the name Gabriel?
Gabriel ranks #556 among boy names in our data sample (36 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Gabriel?
Some ideas: Gabriel Naftali; Yosia Gabriel Manuel; Levi Stevie Gabriel.
Famous people named Gabriel?
Notable people named Gabriel include Gabriel Angelina Laeman, Gabriel Prince, Gabriel Asem.
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