Gabrijel

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Name
Gabrijel
Gender
Boy name
Syllables
3

Gabrijel is the Croatian and Slovenian form of the biblical name Gabriel. It consists of the Hebrew elements géver (גֶּבֶר) for "(strong) man" and el (אֵל) for "God" and means "man of God" or "God is my strength."

What does the name Gabrijel mean?

Gabrijel is the Croatian and Slovenian form of the biblical name Gabriel. It consists of the Hebrew elements géver (גֶּבֶר) for "(strong) man" and el (אֵל) for "God" and means "man of God" or "God is my strength."

Where does the name Gabrijel come from?

Etymology Gabrijel is a masculine given name of Ancient Hebrew origin meaning "man of God" or "God is my strength." Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Gabrijel?

Sound & pronunciation of Gabrijel: Gabrijel is three syllables and melodically structured. In pronunciation "Ga-bri-jel" [ˈɡabrijɛl], it begins with an open "a" that sounds warm. The consonant cluster "-br-" gives substance to the middle. The ending "-jel" sounds bright and soft. Gabrijel thus appears sonorous and tradition-conscious - harmonious, dignified, and lively.

When is the name day of Gabrijel?

The name day for Gabrijel is on January 15, March 24, and September 29.

Popularity

Gabrijel is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,607th in the list of the most common male baby names. Its best placement was in 2022 at 1,193rd. In the last ten years, Gabrijel has been given as a first name about 190 times, placing it 1,658th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,771st.

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Famous people

  • Gabrijel Boban (Yugoslav football player)
  • Gabrijel Hofmann (motorsport athlete)
  • Gabrijel Jurkic (painter from Bosnia and Herzegovina)
  • Gabrijel Radic (Serbian volleyball player)
  • Gabrijel Radojicic (football player from France)
  • Gabrijel Savic Ra (Serbian artist)

Frequently asked questions about the name Gabrijel

What is the origin of the name Gabrijel?

Gabrijel is a masculine given name that originates from Ancient Hebrew and is common in the Croatian and Slovenian languages.

What does the name Gabrijel mean?

The name Gabrijel consists of the Hebrew words for '(strong) man' and 'God,' which together mean 'man of God' or 'God is my strength.'

How popular is the name Gabrijel?

Gabrijel enjoys steady popularity in Croatia and Slovenia, especially among the younger generation, and is often used in religious contexts.

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