Gavriil
Meaning of Gavriil
Gavriil is a unique and strong name for baby boys with Russian origins. It is pronounced as gah-VREE-eel in Russian (/ɡɑˈvrʲiːl/). This name also has variations, such as Gabriel. Gavriil holds biblical associations and is derived from the Hebrew name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength." In the United States of America, although not very popular, Gavriil was given to five newborn boys in 2016, ranking at number 12,173. It's a distinctive choice for parents seeking a name that exudes power and spiritual significance.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as gah-VREE-eel (/ɡɑˈvrʲiːl/)
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Notable People Named Gavriil
| Gavriil Ilizarov was a Soviet physician who invented a groundbreaking device and surgical method for lengthening limb bones. |
| Prince Gavriil Gagarin was a Russian writer, senator and commerce minister, as well as a leading figure in Russian Freemasonry. |
| Gavriil Nikolayevich Popov was a Soviet composer. |
| Gavriil Antonovich Katakazi - Gavriil Katakazi was a Russian diplomat of Greek origin and the father of Konstantin Katakazi, Russia's ambassador to the United States. |
| Gavriil Zhukov was a Soviet naval commander who served in the Spanish Civil War and World War II. |
| Gavriil Adrianovich Tikhov - Gavriil Tikhov was a Soviet astronomer who pioneered astrobiology and is known as the father of astrobotany. |
| Gavriil Veresov was a Soviet chess player who earned the International Master title in 1950. |
| Gavriil Popov - Gabriel Popov is a Russian politician and economist who served as mayor of Moscow from 1991 to 1992. |
| Gavriil Gorelov was a Russian painter. |
| Gavriil Callimachi was a monk who became Metropolitan of Moldavia and the younger brother of Prince Ioan Teodor Callimachi. |
| Gavriil Munteanu was a Romanian scientist, translator, and founding member of the Romanian Academy. |
| Gavriil Musicescu was a Romanian composer, conductor and musicologist, and the father of pianist and teacher Florica Musicescu. |
| Gavriil Ignatyev was a Russian artillery general who defended Babruysk and its fortress against Napoleon's forces in 1812. |
| Gavriil Budyonny was a Soviet equestrian who competed in two events at the 1952 Summer Olympics. |
| Gavriil Apostolidis is a Greek footballer. |
