Gabriel

[gey-bree-uhl]

noun

1. Judaism, Christianity.,  one of the archangels, appearing usually as a divine messenger or guardian.

2. Islam.,  the angel of revelation and the intermediary between God and Muhammad.

3. a male given name.

Gabriel

¹

/ ˈɡeɪbrɪəl /

noun

1. Bible one of the archangels, the messenger of good news (Daniel 8:16–26; Luke 1:11–20, 26–38)

Gabriel

²

/ ɡabriɛl /

noun

1. Jacques-Ange (ʒakɑ̃ʒ). 1698–1782, French architect: designed the Petit Trianon at Versailles

Gabriel

1. An angel in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim systems of belief. He is usually represented in the Bible (see also Bible) as a messenger from God, bearing God's word to the Israelites and appearing to Mary, the mother of Jesus, at the Annunciation. Gabriel also revealed the sacred laws of the Koran to Muhammad.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Gabriel¹

From Late Latin Gabriel, Gabrihel, from Greek Gabriḗl, from Hebrew Gabhriēl “God is my strength”

Example Sentences

Areas near downtown Los Angeles, including the San Gabriel Valley, could experience highs of 95 to 100 degrees Sunday and 95 to 103 degrees Monday and Tuesday.

From Los Angeles Times

Gabriel, the only family member who had never been to Mexico, was intrigued by the thick forest and the climate, playing outside in the monsoon rain.

From Los Angeles Times

Gabriel, another parent at the community wardrobe, added: "I'm here because I don't want to go to the official outfitters and spend £150 which I don't really have."

From BBC

During the first week of training camp, Pickett and Flacco had most of the time with Cleveland's first team, before hamstring issues for Pickett and Gabriel opened the door for Sanders.

From BBC

Santa Clarita Valley, the San Gabriel Mountains and the Antelope Valley foothills will remain under critical fire warning until Saturday at 9 p.m.

From Los Angeles Times