Gabrielle
Meaning of Gabrielle
Gabrielle is a timeless and elegant name of Hebrew origin, meaning "God is my strength." Predominantly used for females, it has enjoyed widespread popularity across various cultures and languages. In English, it is pronounced as ga-bree-EL (/ɡəˈbri.əl/), while the French pronunciation is ga-bree-EL (/ɡa.bʁi.jɛl/) and the Italian variant as ga-bree-EL-leh (/ɡa.bri.ˈɛl.le/). The name Gabrielle evokes a sense of grace and resilience, often associated with strong biblical roots, particularly the archangel Gabriel who serves as a divine messenger. Over the years, variations like Gabriela and Gabriella have also gained favor among parents. Despite fluctuations in its ranking over decades, Gabrielle remains a beloved choice in the United States, consistently appearing in the top 1000 names since records began. Its enduring charm continues to captivate new generations of parents seeking a name that embodies both spiritual significance and classic beauty.
Pronunciation
French
- Pronunced as ga-bree-EL (/ɡa.bʁi.jɛl/)
British English
- Pronunced as ga-bree-EL (/ɡəˈbri.əl/)
Italian
- Pronunced as ga-bree-EL-leh (/ɡa.bri.ˈɛl.le/)
American English
- Pronunced as gab-ree-EL (/ˌɡæbriˈɛl/)
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Notable People Named Gabrielle
| Gabrielle Monique Union-Wade is an American actress known for her roles in teen films and television sitcoms. |
| Gabrielle Enthoven was an English playwright, amateur actress, and prolific collector of theatrical ephemera whose collection became the founding archives of the Victoria and Albert Museum's theatre and performance section. |
| Gabrielle Ann Aplin is an English singer-songwriter who gained fame through her acoustic music covers on YouTube and rose to prominence with her cover of "The Power of Love" for a John Lewis television commercial. |
| Gabrielle Petit was a French feminist activist, libertarian socialist, and newspaper editor known for her advocacy for women's rights, birth control, and workers' strikes. |
| Gabrielle Roy was a prominent Canadian author from St. Boniface, Manitoba, and a significant figure in French Canadian literature. |
| Gabrielle Anne Carteris is an American actress and trade union leader, best known for her role as Andrea Zuckerman in Beverly Hills, 90210. |
| Gabrielle Anwar is a well-known English and American actress, recognized for her roles in television series such as Press Gang, The Tudors, Once Upon a Time, and Burn Notice, as well as for her performances in films like Wild Hearts Can't Be Broken, Scent of a Woman, Body Snatchers, and For Love or Money. |
| Gabrielle Hamilton is a renowned American chef, owner of Prune restaurant in New York City, and author of the memoir Blood, Bones, and Butter. |
| Gabrielle Zevin is an American author and screenwriter known for her works in literature and film. |
| Gabrielle Allyse Reece is a versatile American personality known for her career as a professional volleyball player, sports announcer, fashion model, and podcast host. |
| Gabrielle Bernstein is an American author, motivational speaker, and podcast host. |
| Gabrielle Louise Bertin, Baroness Bertin, is a British Conservative member of the House of Lords and political aide, recognized for her close association with former Prime Minister David Cameron. |
| Gabrielle Renaudot Flammarion was a French astronomer known for her work at the Camille Flammarion Observatory and her role as General Secretary of the Société astronomique de France. |
| Gabrielle Stone is a multi-talented American author, actress, dancer, and director recognized for her work in movies and television series such as Speak No Evil and Cut, and has collaborated with notable actors like Billy Zane, Mischa Barton, and her mother Dee Wallace. |
| Gabrielle Marion-Rivard is a Canadian actress and singer, known for winning the Canadian Screen Award for Best Actress in 2014 for her role in the film Gabrielle. |
