加布里埃爾 / 加布里埃尔
Jiābùlǐ'āi'ěr
The English male given name Gabriel is translated into Chinese as 加布里埃爾 / 加布里埃尔 (Jiābùlǐ'āi'ěr). Wiktionary also lists 蓋布列 / 盖布列.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Chinese | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| 加布里埃爾 / 加布里埃尔 | Jiābùlǐ'āi'ěr |
| 蓋布列 / 盖布列 |
Which one should you use?
加布里埃爾 / 加布里埃尔 is the standard phonetic transliteration, while 蓋布列 / 盖布列 is another way to write the name. For more formal contexts, the form 加百列 (Jiā Bǎi Lì) can be used.
How do you pronounce it?
Jiābùlǐ'āi'ěr
Did you know?
- In the name 加布里埃尔, the character 埃 is the same one used in the Chinese word for 'dust'.
- The character 尔 (ěr) used in some versions of the name is frequently seen in the names of Western figures in Chinese history books. It is a classic transliteration marker that signals to a reader that the person is a foreigner.
- The first character 加 means 'to add' or 'increase'. This gives the name an accidentally positive meaning of growth or addition.
Examples in context
- 非常高兴认识你，伽柏里尔先生。It's a pleasure to meet you, Mr. Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gabriel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
