Gabor
Hungarian · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gabor
The name 'Gabor' is the Hungarian form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew elements *gever* (strong man) and *El* (God).
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Etymology
The name 'Gabor' is the Hungarian form of the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew elements *gever* (strong man) and *El* (God). It is predominantly used in Hungarian culture, often among Christians, and is notably associated with the biblical archangel Gabriel, who appears in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Gabor currently ranks #12,688 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1962.
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