Origin and Meaning of Gabirel
Meaning & Origin
God is my strength
Origin: Hebrew - Derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, which is composed of the roots 'gibor' meaning 'strong' or 'mighty' and 'el' meaning 'God'.
Interesting Facts
- Gabriel is known as one of the archangels in Judeo-Christian tradition, serving as a messenger of God.
- The name is popular across various cultures and has numerous variations, including Gavriel (Hebrew), Gabriele (Italian), and Gabriel (Spanish).
- Notable bearers of the name include Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian author and Nobel laureate, and Gabriel Byrne, the Irish actor.
- In the United States, Gabriel has consistently ranked among the top names for boys since the 1990s, reaching a peak rank of 31 in 2003.
- Related names include Gavriel (the Hebrew form), Gabriele (Italian variant), and the feminine form Gabriella.