Gabrielle

Gabrielle is the French feminine form of Gabriel, a Hebrew name composed of the elements gever, meaning man or strong man, and el, meaning God, giving the overall sense of God is my strong man or God is my strength. In the Hebrew Bible, Gabriel appears as one of the archangels, serving as a divine messenger, which gave the name enduring prominence across Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions. The name spread widely through French-speaking cultures and became established in English use as well, carried by figures such as the French fashion designer Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel. Related forms include Gabriela, Gabriella, Gabrielle's Dutch spelling Gabriëlle, and the masculine Gabriel.