What does the name Gabriel mean

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The boy's name Gabriel is pronounced GAY-bree-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God's able-bodied one; hero of God".

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Description: The boy's name Gabriel is pronounced GAY-bree-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God's able-bodied one; hero of God".

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The meaning of the name Gabriel is "God Is My Strength". The origin of the name Gabriel is Hebrew. Good luck and ChaCha on!

Aug 22 2009, 04:47pm | Source: Gabriel - Origin and Meaning of the name Gabriel at BabyNames.com | www.babynames.com

The girl's name Gabriel is a variant of Gabrielle (Hebrew), and the meaning of Gabriel is "heroine of God". ChaCha on.

Jul 13 2009, 11:15pm | Source: Gabriel - meaning of Gabriel name | www.thinkbabynames.com

Gabriel comes from the Hebrew name (Gavri'el) meaning "strong man of God". Gabriel was 1 of the 7 archangels in Hebrew tradition.

Apr 23 2009, 12:33am | Source: Behind the Name: Meaning, Origin and History of the Name Gabriel | www.behindthename.com

The meaning of the name Gabriel is God Is My Strength. The origin of the name Gabriel is Hebrew.

Mar 28 2009, 12:49pm | Source: Gabriel - Origin and Meaning of the name Gabriel at BabyNames.com | www.babynames.com