Gabriela
Meaning of Gabriela
Gabriela is a beautiful and timeless name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my strength." It is a feminine form of Gabriel, which has strong biblical roots, often associated with the archangel Gabriel who serves as a messenger of God in various religious traditions. The name Gabriela enjoys widespread popularity across different cultures and languages. In English, it is pronounced as gah-bree-EL-uh (/ɡɐbriˌɛlə/), while in Spanish it is pronounced gah-BREE-lah (/gaˈbɾjela/), and in Italian as gah-BRYE-lah (/gaˈbriːla/).
The variations of the name include Gabriella, which shares the same rich heritage and meaning. Over the years, Gabriela has maintained steady popularity in the United States. According to data for newborns, the name has seen fluctuating ranks but remains a beloved choice among parents. For instance, it was ranked 297th in 2023 with 1041 occurrences and reached its peak popularity in recent decades during 2003 when it ranked 102nd.
Gabriela resonates with elegance and strength, making it an excellent choice for parents seeking a name that conveys both grace and resilience. Its enduring appeal across different cultures underscores its universal charm and timeless beauty.
Pronunciation
American English
- Pronunced as gah-bree-EL-uh (/ɡɐbriˌɛlə/)
Spanish
- Pronunced as gah-BREE-lah (/gaˈbɾjela/)
Italian
- Pronunced as gah-BRYE-lah (/gaˈbriːla/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
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Notable People Named Gabriela
| Gabriela Hearst, born in Uruguay, is a renowned luxury women's wear designer and also manages her family's ranch. |
| Gabriela Mistral, born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga, was a Chilean poet-diplomat and educator who was the first Latin American to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. |
| Gabriela Beatriz Sabatini is a former professional tennis player from Argentina and Italy, known for her achievements in both singles and doubles, including winning the 1990 US Open and being inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 2006. |
| Gabriela Lena Frank is an American pianist and composer known for her contemporary classical music compositions. |
| Gabriela Basařová was a renowned Czech professor of chemistry specializing in fermentation chemistry, brewing, and malting, with a significant contribution to the study of beer turbidity and storage methods. |
| Gabriela Dudeková is a renowned Slovak historian. |
| Gabriela Firea is a Romanian journalist and politician who was the mayor of Bucharest from 2016 to 2020. |
| Gabriela Mosquera - Gabriela M. Mosquera is an American Democratic Party politician serving as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly since 2012. |
| Gabriela Rodríguez is a Venezuelan film producer known for her Academy Award nomination for Best Picture for the film Roma, making her the first Latin American woman to earn a nomination in that category. |
| Gabriela Montero is a renowned Venezuelan pianist celebrated for her exceptional ability to improvise complex musical pieces in real-time and for her captivating performances of classical repertoire. |
| Gabriela Soto Laveaga is a renowned historian of science focusing on Latin America and serving as a professor at Harvard University. |
| Gabriela Andrea Knutson is an American-born Czech tennis player. |
| Gabriela Cuevas Barron is a Mexican politician serving as the current President of the Inter-Parliamentary Union and a senator for Mexico. |
| Gabriela Andersen-Schiess - Gabriela "Gaby" Andersen-Schiess is a former Swiss long-distance runner who made history by participating in the first women's Olympic marathon at the 1984 Summer Olympics. |
| Gabriela Celeste Alaniz is a former WBO female flyweight champion and Argentine professional female boxer. |
