Gabriele
/ɡa.briˈɛ.le/masculine
The English name Gabriel is translated into Italian as Gabriele. If unsure, use Gabriele. Wiktionary also lists Gabriello.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Gabriele | /ɡa.briˈɛ.le/ | masculine |
| Gabriello | masculine |
Gabriele is a masculine given name.
Which one should you use?
Gabriele is the standard form, while Gabriello is an archaic variant of the name. While English speakers might assume the name is feminine because of its similarity to the name Gabriella, in Italian, Gabriele is a masculine name.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɡa.briˈɛ.le/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Do not confuse the masculine name Gabriele with the feminine name Gabriella.
Did you know?
- Because Gabriele ends in 'e', it belongs to a group of masculine Italian names that do not follow the standard 'o' ending for males.
- In Italian Renaissance paintings of the 'Annunciation', the figure of Gabriele is almost always accompanied by a lily, which has become a visual shorthand for the name in art history.
- The Italian poet Gabriele D'Annunzio famously used his name as a brand of aristocratic masculinity, influencing how the name Gabriele was perceived in the early 20th century.
Examples in context
- L'arcangelo Gabriele mi parla.The archangel Gabriel talks to me.This sentence shows the use of Gabriele when referring to the archangel.Tatoeba #13050559 by Rovo, translation #13049013 by rul
- Ciao, come ti chiami?Hi, what's your name?
- Mi chiamo Gabriel, ma puoi chiamarmi Gabo.My name is Gabriel, but you can call me Gabo.
- Ho appena parlato con Gabriel.I just spoke to Gabriel.
- Il mio migliore amico si chiama Gabriele.My best friend's name is Gabriele.
- Ho incontrato Gabriele al bar ieri.I met Gabriele at the bar yesterday.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are talking about a mutual friend.
- LorenzoHai visto Gabriele oggi?Did you see Gabriele today?
- MartinaNo, non l'ho visto.No, I haven't seen him.
- LorenzoLui è molto simpatico.He is very nice.
- MartinaSì, lo so.Yes, I know.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gabriel” translations and entries Gabriele, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
