Gabriel: Name Meaning, Origin, and Popularity

Pronunciation: ga-hbre-e-e-hl
Origin: Israel
gender-male

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Updated on Aug 14, 2024 · 1 min read
Region Origin: Western Asia
Meaning: God is my strength

Gabriel is a given name derived from the Hebrew name Gaḇrīʾēl (גַבְרִיאֵל), meaning "God is my strength" or "God is a strong man". The name has its origins in the Hebrew elements "gever," which means "strong man" or "hero," and "el," meaning "God". The name Gabriel is popularized by its association with the angel Gabriel, who is an archangel in Hebrew tradition and often appears as a messenger of God. In the Bible, Archangel Gabriel delivers the news of Jesus's birth to Mary, while in Islam, he inspires Muhammad to write the Quran. The name Gabriel is used in various languages and cultures, with numerous variants such as Gabrielle, Gaby, Gabriela, and Gabryel. It is a unisex name, but it is more commonly used as a masculine name.

Gabriel Name Popularity Data

chat-overall Gabriel is currently #143 in the popularity of the name rankings.
gender-female Boy: Gabriel is currently #143 on Kiindred Boy Names
gender-male Overall Nature: Gabriel is currently #56 on Kiindred Nature Names
gender-male Boy Nature: Gabriel is currently #56 on Kiindred Boy Nature Names
gender-male Overall Unique: Gabriel is currently #140 on Kiindred Unique Names
gender-male Boy Unique: Gabriel is currently #140 on Kiindred Boy Unique Names

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