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”

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Example Sentences

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Gabriel

Alhambra, in the San Gabriel Valley, received some of the L.A.

From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 2, 2026

Before the match, centre-back Gabriel said that Arsenal were expecting a "big battle" and "big chaos" against Liverpool.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

Konsa has also started all three of Arsenal's games alongside Gabriel in the Champions League and the Gunners are unbeaten as the formidable partnership continues to flourish.

From BBC ● Oct. 27, 2026

Gabriel Zucman tries to rebut a Hoover study.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 25, 2026

There was only one future in that house, and it was Gabriel’s—to which, since Gabriel was a manchild, all else must be sacrificed.

From "Go Tell It on the Mountain" by James Baldwin

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