Gabel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gabel
The given name 'Gabel' is a variant of the Hebrew name 'Gavriel' (Gabriel), meaning "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew roots *gever* (man/hero) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The given name 'Gabel' is a variant of the Hebrew name 'Gavriel' (Gabriel), meaning "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew roots *gever* (man/hero) and *El* (God). It is used primarily in Jewish and Christian cultures, often as a surname or given name in German-speaking regions, with notable historical context as a biblical angelic name.
Gabel currently ranks #12,700 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2000.
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