Gabriel

American  

[gay-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

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Gabriel

Macron appointed 34-year-old Gabriel Attal as prime minister, making him the youngest person to ever hold the post in France’s modern republic.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 6, 2026

Greg Lui, 38, of San Gabriel, California, faces charges of conspiracy to violate export control laws, outbound smuggling and conspiracy to commit money laundering, the Justice Department said Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 5, 2026

However, as he continued to excel at under-18 level, it seemed a case of when, not if, Gabriel would be given his chance.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Had he played in either match, Gabriel would have become United's youngest ever player.

From BBC ● Oct. 5, 2026

Gabriel and Ethan go on eating their lunches.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson