Gabriel
GAY-bree-el
A classic biblical name meaning “hero of God” or “man of God.”
Meaning
Gabriel comes from the Hebrew name Gabriyel, analyzed in the excerpts as meaning “hero of God” or “man of God.” One excerpt also notes the related interpretation “the mighty one of God,” reflecting the idea of strength and divine service. In Christian tradition, the name is associated with the angel Gabriel, the messenger who strengthened Daniel and announced the promises to Zacharias and the Blessed Virgin.
Origin
HebrewLatinGreekEnglishFrenchGermanSpanishItalianmasculine
Fun fact
The excerpts note that Gabriel was especially common among the Slavonians, and that the nickname Gab was used.
Confidence: sourced. Sources: History of Christian Names, Praenomina; or, the etymology of the principal Christian names of Great Britain and Ireland.