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Name: Gabriel

Origin and Meaning of the Name Gabriel

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Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

God is my might

Pronunciation:

(gah bree EL); (GAY bree ul)   [Guide]

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Biblical Names, Australian Names, British Names, Christian Names, American Names, English Names, Bible Names

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English and Norwegian speaking countries

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In the Old and New Testament, the angel Gabriel makes several appearances; he is the angel who informs Mary that she will give birth to Jesus. According to Hebrew tradition, Gabriel is one of the seven archangels.

Bearers include Columbian author Gabriel García Márquez, actor Gabriel Byrne and composer Gabriel Fauré.

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