Gabriella

Name:

Gabriella

Pronounced: a-bree-EL-a

Variations: Gabriela, Gabby, Gabi, Gabbie, Gabbriella

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

The name Gabriella is a feminine form of the name Gabriel, which comes from the Hebrew name Gavriel meaning "God is my strength." In the Bible, Gabriel was an archangel who announced the births of both Jesus and John the Baptist. The name Gabriella has been in use since the 16th century.

Popularity:

Gabriella is a popular name worldwide, ranking highly in many countries including the United States, Italy, Spain, and Hungary. It has ranked in the top 1000 names for baby girls in the US since 1986.

Did you know?

Gabriella was the name of the character played by Vanessa Hudgens in the popular Disney movie series "High School Musical." Gabriela Mistral was a Chilean poet who was the first Latin American woman to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945.

Famous namesakes:

Gabriella Wilde is an English actress and model, known for her roles in films such as "Carrie" and "Endless Love." Gabriella Cilmi is an Australian singer-songwriter who gained fame in 2008 with her hit single "Sweet About Me."

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