Gavriel: meaning of the Hebrew name
גַּבְרִיאֵל
Pronounced gahv-ree-EL
Meaning of Gavriel
Gavriel means "God is my strength", from gevura, might, and faith. It is the name of the angel Gabriel, who appears in the Book of Daniel bringing news and explaining visions.
And I heard the voice of a man between the banks of Ulai, who called, and said: ‘Gabriel, make this man to understand the vision.’
וָאֶשְׁמַע קוֹל־אָדָם בֵּין אוּלָי וַיִּקְרָא וַיֹּאמַר גַּבְרִיאֵל הָבֵן לְהַלָּז אֶת־הַמַּרְאֶה׃
Gavriel in Hebrew
Gavriel is written גבריאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּבְרִיאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- גGimel
- בBet
- רResh
- יYod
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 246 (Gimel 3 + Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod is my strength
- Pronunciationgahv-ree-EL
- Hebrewגבריאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Gavriel ranked #61 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (280 babies).
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 61 | 280 |
| 2023 | 68 | 236 |
| 2022 | 67 | 245 |
| 2021 | 85 | 214 |
| 2020 | 82 | 216 |
| 2019 | 88 | 204 |
| 2018 | 87 | 212 |
| 2017 | 93 | 202 |
| 2016 | 84 | 225 |
| 2015 | 105 | 174 |
| 2014 | 105 | 170 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Gavriel
What does the name Gavriel mean?
Gavriel means "God is my strength", from gevura, might, and faith. It is the name of the angel Gabriel, who appears in the Book of Daniel bringing news and explaining visions.
How do you pronounce Gavriel?
Gavriel is pronounced gahv-ree-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Gavriel in Hebrew?
Gavriel is written גבריאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: גַּבְרִיאֵל).
Is Gavriel a biblical name?
Yes. Gavriel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in Daniel 8:16.
How popular is the name Gavriel in Israel?
In 2024, Gavriel ranked #61 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (280 babies). Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Gavriel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling גבריאל adds up to 246 (Gimel 3 + Bet 2 + Resh 200 + Yod 10 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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