Pronounced Pron. Gabriel is an archangel in Hebrew tradition, often appearing as a messenger of God. In the Old Testament he is sent to interpret the visions of the prophet Daniel , while in the New Testament he serves as the announcer of the births of John to Zechariah and Jesus to Mary. According to Islamic tradition he was the angel who dictated the Quran to Muhammad. This name has been used occasionally in England since the 12th century. It was not common in the English-speaking world until the end of the 20th century.
Surname Descendants Gabriels , Gabrielson English. Last ranked 59 in Australia NSW. Last ranked 37 in Austria. Last ranked 9 in Belgium. Last ranked 82 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Last ranked 26 in Canada. Last ranked 52 in Catalonia, Spain. Last ranked 19 in Chile. Gabriyel Hebrew is an original form of Gabriel. The name was borne by an archangel in the Bible; in the Old Testament he appeared to Daniel, and in the New Testament to Zacharias and also Mary, to whom he announced the coming birth of Jesus.
The name was adopted occasionally by English speakers in medieval times in the forms Gabel and Gabell. The name Gabriele German is the female form of Gabriel.
The name Gabriel is widely used; it has 49 variants that are used in English and other languages. Another foreign variant is the contraction Riel Spanish. See also the related form, Jean Gabriel. See also the related categories, strong strength , medieval , god , jesus , english , mary , powerful , portuguese , hero , man humanity , biblical , hebrew , spanish , dutch , archangel , french , and german.
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We and our partners process data to: Actively scan device characteristics for identification. I Accept Show Purposes. Table of Contents View All. Table of Contents. What Does Gabriel Mean? How Popular Is the Name Gabriel? Name Variations. Similar Names. Common Nicknames. Suggested Sibling Names. Gender: Gabriel is typically a masculine name, but feminine variations like Gabrielle, Gabriela, and Gabby are common.
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