How to Say “Gabriel” in Greek

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Γαβριήλ
Gavriíl/ɣa.vriˈil/masculine
Gabriel in Greek is Γαβριήλ (Gavriíl).
Γαβριήλ is a male given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)

How do you pronounce it?

The name is pronounced as /ɣa.vriˈil/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.

Did you know?

  • While Γαβριήλ is the formal name, Greeks often use the diminutive Γαβρίλης in casual or affectionate settings.
  • The name Γαβριήλ is a Greek transliteration of a Hebrew name that literally means 'God is my strength' or 'Man of God'.
  • The placement of the stress on the final syllable in Γαβριήλ is a common characteristic of many Greek names borrowed from Hebrew.

Examples in context

  • Κύριε Γαβριήλ, παρακαλώ μπορείτε να μου παράσχετε τις απαραίτητες πληροφορίες;
    Sir Gabriel, could you please provide me with the necessary information?
  • Ο Γαβριήλ είναι φίλος μου.
    O Gabriēl is filos mou.
    Gabriel is my friend.
  • Τον λένε Γαβριήλ.
    Ton leno Gabriēl.
    His name is Gabriel.

Example conversation

George and Eleni are talking about a mutual acquaintance.

  1. Γιώργος Giorgos

    Έχεις δει τον Γαβριήλ σήμερα;
    Écheis dei ton Gavriíl símera?
    Have you seen Gabriel today?
  2. Ελένη Eleni

    Όχι, δεν τον έχω συναντήσει.
    Óchi, den ton écho synantísei.
    No, I haven't met him.
  3. Γιώργος Giorgos

    Πρέπει να του πω κάτι σημαντικό.
    Prépei na tou po káti simantikó.
    I need to tell him something important.
  4. Ελένη Eleni

    Δοκίμασε να του τηλεφωνήσεις.
    Dokímasa na tou tilefoníseis.
    Try calling him.

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