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Gabriela

gah-bree-EH-lah

Letters8
Syllables4
OriginHebrew

The Story of Gabriela

She arrives with a divine promise, a name that sings of God's strength and a spirit ready to conquer any challenge.

Gabriela is the feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength.' The archangel Gabriel is a prominent messenger in both Jewish and Christian traditions, known for announcing momentous events. This name, carried through Spanish, Polish, and other European cultures, embodies a profound spiritual power and feminine grace.

When you envision your daughter, Gabriela, the name itself feels like a blessing, a melody of strength and grace. It’s a name you’ll write with reverence on her birth announcement, feeling the power of its meaning and the elegance of its sound. You can already hear its echo in her spirit, a quiet confidence that she is capable of anything.

What It Means

Spanish and Polish feminine form of Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" in Hebrew.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Gabriela Mistral

    Chilean poet, educator, and diplomat, Nobel laureate

  • Gabriela Sabatini

    Argentine former professional tennis player

Personality Traits

IntelligentCreativeKindConfident

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#3,368 in 2003

Total Births

85,577

First Recorded

1903

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