Gabriel

Gabriel is a Hebrew name derived from the elements gavri (meaning "man" or "strong man") and El (meaning "God"), giving the combined sense of "God is my strength" or "strong man of God." In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, Gabriel is the name of an archangel who serves as a divine messenger, most notably announcing the birth of Jesus in the New Testament and dictating the Quran to Muhammad in Islamic belief. The name spread widely across Europe through religious influence and remains common in many languages. Related forms include Gabrielle, Gavriil, Gabrijel, and the diminutive Gabe.