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Gabriele
God is my strength
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
it
Popularity
#10 in the Italian baby-name ranking
Origin and meaning of Gabriele
Gabriele comes from the Hebrew Gavrīʾel, 'God is my strength'. It is the name of the archangel Gabriel, the heavenly messenger of the Annunciation in Christian tradition and a figure honoured in Judaism and Islam too. Widespread across Europe, it is an elegant, evergreen boys' classic in Italy; the form Gabriel dominates the English, Hispanic and French-speaking worlds.
Variants around the world
How Gabriele sounds in other languages.
GabrielGabriél
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabriele mean?
The name Gabriele means God is my strength.
What is the origin of the name Gabriele?
Origin of Gabriele: Hebrew.
What are the international variants of the name Gabriele?
International variants of Gabriele: Gabriel and Gabriél.