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gabriel

/ˈɡeɪbɹiəl/

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What does gabriel mean?

proper noun

  1. A male given name from Latin [in turn from Ancient Greek, in turn from Hebrew].
  2. An archangel associated in Judaism, Christianity and Islam, with carrying messages from God.
  3. A surname originating as a patronymic.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈɡeɪbɹiəl/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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"All the same," exclaimed Gabriel, "a singer isn't run away with, from the middle of the stage, every day!"
Gaston LerouxThe Phantom of the OperaProject Gutenberg ebook #175
“I have a nice snug little farm,” said Gabriel, with half a degree less assurance than when he had seized her hand.
Thomas HardyFar from the Madding CrowdProject Gutenberg ebook #27
More book examples (3)
“But I can’t prevail on myself to see him alone. Bring him in, Gabriel, and stay here as long as he stays.”
Wilkie CollinsThe MoonstoneProject Gutenberg ebook #155
And Gabriel hurried him away like a leaf carried off by the wind, and set him before the face of the Lord.
Louis GinzbergThe Legends of the Jews — Volume 1Translated by Henrietta SzoldProject Gutenberg ebook #1493
The good abbe of San Gabriel entertained us all royally at the convent, and we remained his guests until the following day.
Joshua SlocumSailing Alone Around the WorldProject Gutenberg ebook #6317