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Name Origin

Gabriel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my strength.' It is traditionally associated with the archangel Gabriel, who appears in the Bible as a messenger of God.

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Famous People

Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014)

Writer

  • Nobel Prize in Literature
  • Magical Realism author
  • One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Byrne (1950-)

Actor

  • Excalibur
  • Miller's Crossing
  • In Treatment

Gabriel Batistuta (1969-)

Footballer

  • FIFA World Cup runner-up
  • Serie A top scorer
  • Known as 'Batigol'

Gabriel Jesus (1997-)

Footballer

  • Premier League champion
  • Copa América winner