Gabriel

Gabriel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from Gavri'el, meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my strong man." It is widely used across languages and cultures, with feminine forms such as Gabrielle, Gabriella, and Gabriela. The name is also found as a surname in various communities.

In religious contexts, Gabriel is a prominent angelic figure in the Abrahamic traditions. In Christian tradition, the archangel Gabriel serves as a messenger of God, best known for announcing to Mary the forthcoming birth of Jesus and for informing Zechariah about the birth of John the Baptist. In Islam, the archangel Jibril is regarded as the chief messenger who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad. In Jewish literature, Gabriel appears as an angelic figure and messenger in various texts.

In modern culture, the name Gabriel is widespread and appears in literature, film, and music. Notable people named Gabriel include Gabriel García Márquez, the Colombian novelist and Nobel Prize laureate; Gabriel Byrne, an Irish actor; and Gabriel Iglesias, an American comedian. The name also figures in sports, with players named Gabriel at professional levels, and it is used for fictional characters and place names in various media.