The name Gabriel: meaning and origin
- Gabriel name meaning
- Gabriel origin
- Georgian names
Gabriel is a Hebrew name meaning God is my strength. It is the name of the Archangel Gabriel, bringer of good news.
Where does the name Gabriel come from and what does it mean?
The name comes from the Hebrew Gavriel, meaning God is my strength. In Christianity the Archangel Gabriel is God's messenger who brought Mary the Annunciation. In Georgia the name became especially widespread in honour of Saint Gabriel Urgebadze.
Famous people named Gabriel
Well-known bearers include the Archangel Gabriel and the holy monk Gabriel (Urgebadze), one of the most revered modern saints in Georgia.
When is the Gabriel name day?
The Synaxis of the Archangels Michael and Gabriel is celebrated on 21 November.
What character is linked to the name Gabriel?
People say Gabriels are kind, deeply faithful and very attentive to others. Common pet names: Gabo, Gabi, Gabro.
The numerology number of Gabriel
In the Georgian alphabet every letter has a number value: ა is 1, ბ is 2, გ is 3 and so on. The letters of Gabriel in Georgian (გაბრიელ) add up to 151, which reduces to 7. In numerology, 7 is the number of depth, intuition and the search for knowledge. It is a playful tradition rather than science, but it is fun to see how well it fits.