"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble."
Christian Name · Hebrew/Italian Origin
Briella Meaning — Origin & Biblical Significance
Briella
girl
Briella means "God is my strength," a modern short form of Gabriella and so a cousin of the angel name Gabriel. Briella itself is not in the King James Bible, though its claim is: "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble" (Psalm 46:1).
Is Briella in the Bible?
No — the name Briella does not appear in the King James Bible. Christian families use it for its meaning, "God is my strength", and for the biblical themes that meaning touches, not because anyone in Scripture is called Briella.
Pronunciation:/bree-EL-uh/
OriginHebrew/Italian
MeaningGod is my strength
What does Briella mean?
Briella is a girl name of Hebrew/Italian origin meaning "God is my strength". Briella is a modern form of Gabriella, carrying the powerful declaration that God Himself is the source of strength. When human strength fails — and it always does — divine strength remains.
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Editor’s reflection
A modern short form of Gabriella — 'God is my strength.'
Briella is a modern American short form of Gabriella, itself the feminine of Gabriel — the archangel who appears in the King James Bible in Daniel 8:16, Daniel 9:21, Luke 1:19, and most famously Luke 1:26–38, where he announces the birth of Jesus to Mary. Gabriel's name means 'God is my strength' (from Hebrew gever, 'strong man,' and El, 'God').
By dropping the 'Ga-' prefix, Briella keeps the theological core — divine strength — while landing on a sound that is unmistakably 21st-century American. It is one of the fastest-rising names of the last decade, alongside Gianna, Ariella, and Isabella, and reads as both feminine and strong.
For Christian parents, Briella is a way to give a daughter a shortened, contemporary name without losing the biblical meaning. It ties directly to the Annunciation — the moment Gabriel announces the incarnation — and gives the child a name grounded in one of the most important scenes in the New Testament.
“And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.”
Why parents choose Briella today
- •Carries the meaning of Gabriel in a modern form
- •Rising rapidly in use — feels fresh without sounding invented
- •Natural nicknames: Bri, Ella, Bella
What does Briella mean in the Bible?
Briella means "God is my strength" and is a name of Hebrew/Italian origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
Briella is a modern form of Gabriella, carrying the powerful declaration that God Himself is the source of strength. When human strength fails — and it always does — divine strength remains. This name is a daily confession of dependence on God.
What does the Bible say about the meaning of Briella?
Briella is not a name the King James Bible uses, so the passages below are quoted for the meaning they share with it — "God is my strength" — not because Scripture names anyone Briella.
"They that wait upon the LORD shall renew their strength."
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What are the variants and nicknames of Briella?
Briella has 1 recorded variant, short form, and translation across languages and biblical traditions.
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Which books of the Bible mention Briella?
Briella is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Briella?
Briella is a declaration of dependence — confessing daily that God alone is the strength that sustains every step.
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Strength (עֹז (oz))
Mighty power, boldness, and refuge — the force that sustains and protects God's people.
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Briella name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Briella
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Briella?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Briella?
You can read every verse where Briella appears in the King James Bible by downloading the free KJV PDF or reading online. The download page also includes a bookmarked Book of Psalms KJV PDF for easy reference.