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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)

Novelist, short-story writer, screenwriter, and journalist

  • Nobel Prize in Literature (1982)
  • Known for magical realism style
  • Author of One Hundred Years of Solitude

Gabriel Byrne (1950-)

Actor

  • Known for roles in films like Miller's Crossing and The Usual Suspects
  • Starred in the HBO series In Treatment

Gabriel Batistuta (1969-)

Retired professional footballer

  • Argentina's all-time leading goalscorer
  • FIFA World Cup finalist (1990)
  • Serie A top scorer (twice)

Gabriel Jesus (1997-)

Professional footballer

  • Won the Premier League with Manchester City (2018, 2019)
  • Key player for the Brazil national team