Day of Saint Gabriel, February 27. Names for children

Gabriel is a name for a child of Hebrew origin that means 'the strength of God', a name of great musicality that may be perfect for your child. For mentioning one of the archangels, the name Gabriel is surrounded by beauty and calm and although it is not one of the most frequent names, it is very fa

Gabriel is a name for a child of Hebrew origin that means 'the strength of God', a name of great musicality that may be perfect for your child. For mentioning one of the archangels, the name Gabriel is surrounded by beauty and calm and although it is not one of the most frequent names, it is very familiar.

He celebrates his name day on February 27, which is the day of Saint Gabriel de la Dolorosa. On September 29, San Gabriel Arcángel is celebrated.

Curiosities about the name Gabriel

The name Gabriel implies a sociable personality that fits and adapts to any environment. Gabriel is nice, affectionate and has great communication skills so he is also a great seducer. Of striving character, his determination leads him to achieve success and his eagerness for the welfare of others makes him the protective figure of the family.

Gabriel is a name that is used throughout the world. In the most popular languages ​​such as English or French, the spelling does not change, only its pronunciation. And we find this name even in Arabic, with the Jibril form. Among the many variations and diminutives of the name Gabriel we highlight Gabi, Gabor or Gabril, without forgetting her feminine, Gabriela, which is gaining great popularity in recent years.

The name Gabriel has remained in use thanks to the religious tradition, because Gabriel is a figure that appears in the three major religions. The popularity of the archangel Gabriel is due to the fact that he is one of the few angels that have a name, along with Miguel and Rafael. He is also known for his functions as a messenger, in the Christian tradition he emphasizes his role in the Annunciation and in the Islamic one he was the one who revealed the Qur'an to Muhammad.

With the passage of time, the name of your son has become detached from his religious legacy and he is especially associated with one of the greats of literature, with García Gabriel García Márquez . A Colombian author with essential titles such as 'Love in the times of cholera' or 'One hundred years of years' and which received the highest recognition with the Nobel Prize in 1982.To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their holy in the month of January, check our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.

And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.

Laura Sánchez.

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