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How to pronounce Gabriel (GAY-bree-el)

Gabriel

GAY-bree-el

GAYbreeel

Hebrew origin meaning God is my strength. Three syllables, stress on the first.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning God is my strength. Three syllables, stress on the first.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
God is my strength

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Gabe
  • Gabo
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Biblical archangel; messenger to Mary at the Annunciation.

Notable people

  • Gabriel García Márquez (Colombian novelist)

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