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Gavriel

GA-vree-el

Gavriel is a boy’s name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Gavriel is a Hebrew name, the masculine form of Gavriella, meaning "God is my strength." It is associated with the Archangel Gabriel.”. It currently ranks #1762 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2023.

Letters7
Syllables3
OriginHebrew

What Gavriel Means

Gavriel is a Hebrew name, the masculine form of Gavriella, meaning "God is my strength." It is associated with the Archangel Gabriel.

The Story of Gavriel

Before the first whisper of your son's name, an Archangel carried this very one, a messenger of divine strength.

Gavriel is the Hebrew masculine form of Gavriella, meaning 'God is my strength.' This powerful name is inextricably linked to the Archangel Gabriel, a divine messenger in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, known for delivering pivotal announcements. The name's journey spans millennia, from ancient texts to its adoption across cultures, always carrying its profound theological significance of divine power and protection.

When you first consider 'Gavriel,' you feel its resonant strength. Whispering it to your son, you can imagine the Archangel's own voice delivering pronouncements of hope. This is a name for a child you sense will be a protector, grounded in his convictions and steadfast in his spirit, a bulwark of reliable power.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Personality Traits

StrongReliableSpiritualProtective

Spelling Variations

Peak Year

#93 in 2023

Total Births

1,940

First Recorded

1974

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