Gavriel

Gavriel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, often translated as Gavri’el in its original script. The name means “God is my strength” or “God is my power,” derived from the Hebrew elements gavhr (strength) and el (God). It is most closely associated with the archangel Gabriel, who is referred to in Hebrew as Gavri’el in Jewish and Christian texts.

In Hebrew and Jewish usage, Gavriel has been a common given name among Jewish communities and remains widely used in modern Israel. The form Gavri’el preserves the original pronunciation, while in English-speaking contexts the name is frequently rendered as Gabriel. The name has produced a variety of transliterations and related forms across languages, including Gavrilo in Serbo-Croatian and Gavril in Bulgarian and Romanian. Feminine variants such as Gavriela or Gavriella appear in some traditions.

Cultural and religious resonance contributes to the name’s persistence in literature, film, and popular culture, where characters named Gavriel or its variants may appear. Beyond its religious associations, Gavriel remains a recognizable given name across cultures influenced by Hebrew, Christian, and Slavic linguistic traditions.

See also: Gabriel; Gavri’el; Gavrilo; Gavril.