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Gabriele

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Pronounced gah-bree-EL-uh /ˌɡɑː.briˈɛl.ə/Medium

Meaning: The German and Italian feminine of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength' (gever, 'strong man,' + El, 'God'). Faith-rooted and classic.Low

In 30 seconds: Gabriele is the German/Italian feminine of Gabriel - 'God is my strength' (said 'gah-bree-EL-uh'). Classic and rare.
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Origin MediumHebrew, Italian, German
MeaningThe German and Italian feminine of Gabriel, from the Hebrew Gavriel, 'God is my strength' (gever, 'strong man,' + El, 'God'). Faith-rooted and classic.
U.S. rank (2024)#16038 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1998
Total births (all-time)≈ 2,073

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199919542024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Gabriele is the German/Italian feminine of Gabriel, Hebrew for 'God is my strength.' It reads elegant and devout, rare in the U.S. and long-loved in Europe, where it may also be a boy's name (said 'gah-bree-EL-uh').

It appears rarely in the U.S. Rare, faith-rooted, and classic.

Did you know? Gabriele is the German and Italian feminine of Gabriel, from the Hebrew for 'God is my strength' - a stately, faith-rooted classic across Europe (said 'gah-bree-EL-uh').
Overall data confidence 50%
References - Gabriele — German/Italian feminine of Gabriel; Hebrew 'God is my strength'

Variations

GabrielaGabrielleGabriella

Nicknames

GabiElle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Gabriele mean?

Gabriele is the German/Italian feminine of Gabriel, Hebrew for 'God is my strength.'

How do you pronounce Gabriele?

It's said gah-bree-EL-uh /ˌɡɑː.briˈɛl.ə/ - four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Gabriele a boy or girl name?

Gabriele is used here for a girl; note it can be a boy's name in German too.

How popular is Gabriele?

Gabriele is a rare name in the U.S.

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