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Gavrieli

Gavrieli is a surname of Hebrew origin derived from the given name Gavri'el, the Hebrew form of Gabriel. The suffix -i in this context often denotes a patronymic meaning “descendant of” or “belonging to,” so Gavrieli can be understood as “descendant of Gavriel” or “Gavriel’s.” The name is typically associated with Jewish communities and can be found among families in Israel and in Jewish diaspora communities across North America and Europe. Spelling and transliteration vary, with forms such as Gavri'eli or Gavrielly appearing depending on language and immigration history, which can complicate genealogical research.

Gavrieli is distinct from the Italian-derived Gabrieli, though similarities in spelling can lead to confusion in

Related names include Gavriel, Gabriel, and Gabrieli, which share roots in the same given name and semantic

historical
records.
In
modern
use,
the
surname
is
carried
by
individuals
across
a
range
of
professions
and
public
life,
reflecting
the
broader
patterns
of
Jewish
surname
adoption
and
distribution.
The
name
embodies
a
traditional
linkage
to
the
given
name
Gavriel,
a
patronymic
naming
convention
that
is
common
in
Hebrew
and
Jewish
naming
practices.
lineage.
While
the
surname
is
not
tied
to
a
single
place
or
lineage,
it
remains
a
recognizable
marker
of
Hebrew-origin
naming
conventions
within
the
global
Jewish
community.