Gabbay

Gabbay is a Jewish surname of occupational origin, derived from the Hebrew gabbai meaning a synagogue official.

The gabbai served as a lay official in a synagogue, responsible for fundraising, seating, and ritual object management; the surname Gabbay arose as a patronymic or occupational name among Jewish communities.

The name is common among Sephardic and Mizrahi Jews and is prevalent in Israel and diaspora communities. Variant spellings include Gabay, Gabai, Gabbai, and Gabbay; transliteration may vary in accordance with language and country.

People with the surname Gabbay have been active across fields such as academia, public life, business, and the arts; the name is represented by figures in Israeli society and worldwide.

See also: Gabay, Gabai, Gabbai.