Definitions

1. proper noun

a male given name, derived from Hebrew and meaning ‘God is my strength’

“My best friend’s name is Gabriel, and he’s an amazing person.”

2. noun

in the Bible, the angel who appeared to the prophet Daniel, or one of the seven archangels

“According to the Bible, Gabriel is the angel who announced the birth of Jesus to the Virgin Mary.”

3. noun

a high-ranking angel in some Christian traditions and a messenger of God

“In many Christian denominations, Gabriel is considered a messenger of God and a symbol of divine strength.”

4. noun

a masculine given name of Hebrew origin

“My brother’s name is Gabriel, and he’s a lovely person.”