Gabriel
/ˈɡa.brjɛl/masculine
Gabriel is the Polish form of the male given name Gabriel.
The name is a masculine given name used to identify male individuals.
Meaning: male given name (name)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Poland, the informal nickname Gabrys is used for Gabriel.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name changes depending on its role in a sentence. In the genitive or accusative case, such as when saying 'without Gabriel' or 'I see Gabriel', the name changes to Gabriela.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈɡa.brjɛl/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Polish names often have 'name days' known as imieniny. A person named Gabriel would typically celebrate their name day on October 26, which is often as important as a birthday in traditional Polish homes.
- The name Gabriel is a learned borrowing from Latin, rather than a word that evolved naturally from ancient Slavic roots.
- In Polish culture, the Archangel Gabriel is closely linked to the 'Announcement' or Zwiastowanie. This association makes the name popular among families who want to emphasize a sense of divine messenger or purity.
Examples in context
- Gabriel dotarł do klifu.Gabriel reached the cliff.This sentence shows the use of Gabriel in a simple subject position.Tatoeba #12259431 by polski_ren, translation #11754740 by Amastan
- Gabriel finansował tamten film.Gabriel financed that movie.This sentence shows the use of Gabriel as a subject.Tatoeba #12260913 by polski_ren, translation #11762135 by Amastan
- Gabriel był zdolnym pasterzem owiec.Gabriel was a skilled sheep herder.Tatoeba #13342331 by Radek, translation #11764557 by Amastan
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Krzysztof and Anna are talking about their mutual friend.
- KrzysztofCzy Gabriel przyjdzie dzisiaj na kolację?Is Gabriel coming to dinner today?
- AnnaTak, Gabriel będzie tutaj o szóstej.Yes, Gabriel will be here at six.
- KrzysztofTo świetnie, bardzo lubię Gabriela.That's great, I like Gabriel very much.
- AnnaJa też, Gabriel jest bardzo miłym człowiekiem.Me too, Gabriel is a very nice person.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gabriel” translations and entries Gabriel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Gabriel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
