Gabriel at a glance
- Meaning
- “God is my strength”
- Gender
- Boy
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Pronunciation
- GAY-bree-ul
- Nicknames
- Gabe
- Other forms
- Gabriele, Gavriel, Gavrilo, Jibril
Where the name Gabriel comes from
In the Bible, Gabriel is the archangel who tells Mary that she will have a son, Jesus. The name is used in Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions. It has become very popular in many countries, including the US, in recent years.