Габриэль
gabriel'
Gabrielle is a female given name in Russian, provided here as Габриэль (gabriel').
Габриэль is used as the formal translation of the name Gabrielle.
Which one should you use?
Габриэль is the formal version of the name, while Габи is an informal version.
How do you pronounce it?
gabriel'
Did you know?
- While Габриэль is the direct translation, a Russian person named Gabrielle would more likely be called Габриэлла in a traditional context.
- The nickname Габи is used similarly to 'Gabby' in English, but in Russian, adding a suffix like Габичка can make the name sound even more affectionate.
- Because the name is of foreign origin, Russian speakers may not use the traditional patronymic system with Габриэль as they would with native names.
Examples in context
- Меня зовут Габриэль.My name is Gabrielle.
- Её зовут Габриэль.Yeyo zovut Gabriyel.Her name is Gabrielle.
Example conversation
Maria is introducing her friend to Dmitry.
- Мария MariaДмитрий, познакомься, это Габриэль.Dmitriy, poznakomsya, eto Gabriyel.Dmitry, meet Gabrielle.
- Дмитрий DmitryПривет, Габриэль! Очень приятно.Privet, Gabriyel! Ochen priyatno.Hi, Gabrielle! Nice to meet you.
- Мария MariaОна приехала к нам в гости.Ona priyekhala k nam v gosti.She came to visit us.
- Дмитрий DmitryДобро пожаловать в наш город!Dobro pozhalovat v nash gorod!Welcome to our city!
