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Gabriela

Gabriela is a feminine name of Spanish and Italian origin, meaning "God is my strength" or "heroine of God." It is said to be the feminine version of the Hebrew name Gavriel, related to Gabriel, meaning "hero of God." This graceful biblical name offers many spelling variations, including Gabrielle, Gabriella, and its endearing shortened monikers Bella, Ellie, and Gabby. Gabriela is a name symbolic of selflessness and kindness, meaningful traits that will inspire a little hero in baby Gabriela.
Spanish Female
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Meaning

God is my strength; heroine of God

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Pronunciation

gah-bree-EH-lah

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Traits

  • Graceful
  • Empathetic
  • Resilient
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Gabriela pairs well with classic or traditional sibling names, as it has a timeless elegance. It also works beautifully as a middle name, adding a touch of sophistication to any combination. Culturally, Gabriela fits seamlessly in both Spanish-speaking and multicultural families, making it a versatile choice with a strong heritage.

Graceful Empathetic Resilient Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Gabriela Mistral

Gabriela Mistral

Writer

Born: April 7, 1889 · Vicuña, Chile

Portrait of Gabriela Sabatini

Gabriela Sabatini

Athlete

Born: May 16, 1970 · Buenos Aires, Argentina

Portrait of Gabriela Spanic

Gabriela Spanic

Actor

Born: December 10, 1973 · Orizaba, Mexico

Portrait of Gabriela Hearst

Gabriela Hearst

Designer

Born: April 15, 1976 · Uruguay

Portrait of Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Gabriela Cowperthwaite

Director

Born: June 15, 1971 · California, USA

Portrait of Gabriela Beňačková

Gabriela Beňačková

Singer

Born: March 28, 1947 · Bratislava, Slovakia

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Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Gabriela Original form
  • Gabriella Italian
  • Gabriëlla Dutch
  • Габриела Russian
  • გაბრიელა Georgian
  • Hindi
  • Chinese (Mandarin)
  • Japanese
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • गब्रिएला (Gabriela) Hindi
  • 加布里埃拉 (Gabriela) Chinese (Mandarin)
  • ガブリエラ (Gabriela) Japanese
  • 가브리엘라 (Gabriela) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Gabriela

What does Gabriela mean?
God is my strength; heroine of God
What is the origin of Gabriela?
Gabriela has Spanish origins.
Is Gabriela popular?
Gabriela has been viewed 128 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Gabriela?
Similar names include Saba, Abigail, Umar, Prisca, Yara.
How do you pronounce Gabriela?
Gabriela is pronounced gah-bree-EH-lah.

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