Gábor

Gábor is a Hungarian masculine given name. It is the Hungarian form of Gabriel, derived from the Hebrew Gavri-el, meaning "God is my strength" or "God is my might." The name has long been popular in Hungary and among Hungarian-speaking communities, and it appears in historical and contemporary contexts.

In Hungarian, Gábor is pronounced with a long first vowel, roughly as GAH-bor, and the acute accent on the a signals vowel length. When rendered in non-Hungarian contexts, the name is often written as Gabor.

The name has medieval roots in Hungary and has remained in regular use into the present day. It is commonly used with various nicknames and diminutives in everyday speech, such as Gabi in informal settings.

Notable people named Gábor include Gábor Bethlen, a 17th-century Transylvanian prince and statesman known for his leadership and reform efforts; Gábor Király, a longtime Hungarian international football goalkeeper; Gábor Szabó, a renowned Hungarian-born jazz guitarist who achieved international recognition; and Gábor Csapó, a distinguished Hungarian fencer. The name appears across a broad spectrum of fields, reflecting its enduring popularity in Hungarian culture.

As a given name, Gábor is closely associated with Hungarian heritage and identity. In non-Hungarian contexts, the form is often adapted to Gabor, while retaining the same pronunciation and origin.