Gabriela
Gabriela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Spanish origin, meaning “God is my strength”.
| Meaning | God is my strength |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Spanish |
| Pronunciation | gah-bree-EH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Mexico, Brazil, Venezuela, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Gabriela
Gabriela is the feminine of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri'el, usually explained as 'God is my strength' or 'strong man of God'. The archangel Gabriel appears in the Book of Daniel and, in Luke's Gospel, announces the births of John the Baptist and Jesus. The feminine form is popular across the Spanish and Portuguese worlds. The Chilean poet Gabriela Mistral, the first Latin American Nobel laureate in literature, adopted it as her pen name.
Is Gabriela a Christian name?
Gabriela honours the archangel Gabriel, central to the Annunciation in Luke 1. It is widely used in Catholic and Protestant families.
How popular is Gabriela?
A well-loved name throughout Latin America and Spain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Gabriela mean?
Gabriela means 'God is my strength'. It is of Hebrew, via Spanish origin.
Is Gabriela a Christian name?
Gabriela honours the archangel Gabriel, central to the Annunciation in Luke 1. It is widely used in Catholic and Protestant families.
How do you pronounce Gabriela?
Gabriela is pronounced gah-bree-EH-lah.
Is Gabriela a boy or girl name?
Gabriela is usually a girl name.