"God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth."
Biblical Name · Hebrew Origin
Gabriel Meaning in the Bible
Gabriel
boy
Gabriel means "God is my strength", a boy's name of Hebrew origin. Gabriel appears in the King James Bible, and Luke 1:26 is the passage most often tied to it. Represents divine communication and the privilege of carrying God's most important messages.
Is Gabriel in the Bible?
Yes — Gabriel appears in the King James Bible, including Luke 1:26.
Pronunciation:/GAY-bree-el/
OriginHebrew
MeaningGod is my strength
What does Gabriel mean?
Gabriel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "God is my strength". The archangel who announced both John the Baptist's and Jesus' births — God's premier messenger.
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What does Gabriel mean in the Bible?
Gabriel means "God is my strength" and is a name of Hebrew origin. Below is what Scripture and Christian tradition attach to that meaning.
The archangel who announced both John the Baptist's and Jesus' births — God's premier messenger.
Where does Gabriel appear in the Bible (KJV)?
Gabriel is connected to 1 key passage in the King James Bible, beginning with Luke 1:26. Each verse is quoted in full below.
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What are the variants and nicknames of Gabriel?
Gabriel has 3 recorded variants, short forms, and translations across languages and biblical traditions.
Variants & related forms
Gavriel
Common nicknames
Gabe
Gabby
Which books of the Bible mention Gabriel?
Gabriel is mentioned across 2 books of the Bible. Follow any book below to read it in the KJV.
What is the spiritual meaning of Gabriel?
Represents divine communication and the privilege of carrying God's most important messages.
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Promises connected to the meaning of the name Gabriel:
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Gabriel name meaning: frequently asked questions
Common questions about the name Gabriel
Can I download a free King James Bible PDF to study the name Gabriel?
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Where can I read the full biblical context for Gabriel?
You can read every verse where Gabriel 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.