Gabriel

[gey-bree-uhl]

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.

Gabriel

¹

/ ˈɡeɪbrɪəl /

noun

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

Gabriel

²

/ ɡabriɛl /

noun

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

Gabriel

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gabriel¹

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

Example Sentences

The Arsenal manager will need those who come in to keep performing as he confirmed that it would be "weeks" before Gabriel's return to the first team.

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Nestled just below the San Gabriel Mountains, it is probably the most beautiful as well.

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The series is billed as a tender, glittering story of "queer" club performer Gabriel and his partner Andy's journey to adoption.

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When Cleveland traded Flacco in October, Gabriel got the first crack as the starter.

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“It’s polished concrete floor, it’s exposed ceilings, it’s proper lighting. Nice checkout counters,” said Gabriel Navarro, managing director for MMG Equity Partners, which has three Goodwill stores in its South Florida shopping-center portfolio.

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