🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Gabriel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Gabriel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Gabriel/ˈɡeɪ.bri.əl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Gabriel est souvent représenté comme un messager dans l'art religieux."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A male given name of Hebrew origin, often associated with the archangel in Judeo-Christian tradition.

    "Gabriel is often depicted as a messenger in religious art."
  2. 2

    A figure in various religious traditions, recognized as an archangel.

    "In the Quran, Gabriel is known as Jibril, who delivered revelations to the Prophet Muhammad."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name Gabriel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Gavri'el', meaning 'God is my strength'. It has been used since biblical times, particularly in the context of the archangel Gabriel, who serves as a messenger of God in various religious texts.

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