Gavriel
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Gavriel
The name Gavriel means "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 name Gavriel means "God is my strength" or "hero of God," derived from the Hebrew roots *gever* (man/hero) and *El* (God). It is the Hebrew form of Gabriel, used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, notably as the name of the archangel who delivers divine messages in the Hebrew Bible, New Testament, and Quran.
Gavriel currently ranks #1,514 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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