Gabriel

American  

[gey-bree-uhl] / ˈgeɪ bri əl /

noun

1. Judaism, Christianity. one of the archangels, appearing usually as a divine messenger or guardian.

2. Islam. the angel of revelation and the intermediary between God and Muhammad.

3. a male given name.

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Gabriel ¹ British  

/ ɡabriɛl /

noun

1. Jacques-Ange (ʒakɑ̃ʒ). 1698–1782, French architect: designed the Petit Trianon at Versailles

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Gabriel ² British  

/ ˈɡeɪbrɪəl /

noun

1. Bible one of the archangels, the messenger of good news (Daniel 8:16–26; Luke 1:11–20, 26–38)

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Gabriel Cultural  

1. An angel in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim systems of belief. He is usually represented in the Bible (see also Bible) as a messenger from God, bearing God's word to the Israelites and appearing to Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the Annunciation. Gabriel also revealed the sacred laws of the Koran to Muhammad.

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Etymology

Origin of Gabriel

From Late Latin Gabriel, Gabrihel, from Greek Gabriḗl, from Hebrew Gabhriēl “God is my strength”

Example Sentences

Midfielder Rice, defender Gabriel and goalkeeper Raya were all key players for Arsenal, who won the Premier League for the first time in 22 years.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

Clare’s only hope, she decides, is to find out for herself who killed Gabriel.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 5, 2026

The second Audi of Gabriel Bortoleto was ninth, ahead of the Alpine of Pierre Gasly and the Williams of Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.

From BBC • Jun. 5, 2026

“This ensures long-lasting protections for current and future generations,” Amy Wong, co-founder of the group San Gabriel Valley Progressive Action, said of the vote.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 3, 2026

“A new kid named Gabriel came about a month ago. He was scared. Sad. Lonely. Everything you’d expect from a five-year-old. He liked me because we were the only Hispanic kids in the house.”

From "City Spies" by James Ponti