gabriel

noun
UK: /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/
US: /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/

  1. An angel who serves as a messenger of God in religious texts.

    1. Gabriel is a very important angel in the Bible. [ ] [ ]
    2. Many artistic depictions show Gabriel announcing important news to figures in religious stories. [ ] [ ]

  2. A male given name, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength'.

    1. Gabriel is my friend and he is a very kind person. [ ] [ ]
    2. Gabriel Garcia Marquez was a famous author known for his magical realism. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

angel archangel messenger

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "gabriel" in English means: An angel who serves as a messenger of God in religious texts., A male given name, derived from the Hebrew name meaning 'God is my strength'..

The phonetic transcription of "gabriel" is /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/ in British English and /ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "gabriel": angel, archangel, messenger.

Example usage of "gabriel": "Gabriel is a very important angel in the Bible.". More examples on the page.