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Name Origin

Gabrielle is a feminine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God is my strength.' It is a variant of the masculine name Gabriel, which is also of Hebrew origin and shares the same meaning.

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Famous People

Gabrielle Bonheur Colcogne-Chanel (1883-1971)

Fashion designer

  • Revolutionized women's fashion
  • Created iconic designs like the little black dress and the Chanel suit
  • Founded the luxury brand Chanel

Gabrielle Giffords (1970-)

Politician

  • Served as a U.S. Representative from Arizona
  • Survived an assassination attempt in 2011 and became a gun control advocate

Gabrielle Reece (1970-)

Professional volleyball player, model, author

  • Won numerous professional volleyball titles
  • Appeared in Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Issue
  • Authored several best-selling books on fitness and wellness

Gabrielle Anwar (1969-)

Actress

  • Known for roles in films like 'Scent of a Woman' and 'Body Snatchers'
  • Starred in the television series 'Burn Notice'