This is a generic name. Can be used for both girls and boys. The meaning of the name Gabriel and its characteristics will be described below.
A person with that name, if he is baptized by Gabriel, has a very strong heavenly intercessor. Yes, and people with this name are strong and very confident personalities.
Origin
Where did the name Gabriel come from? According to one version, the ancient Jews gave it to the world. The biblical version sounded somewhat different: Gabriel. So the modern name is a Western adaptation of the biblical one.
As for the translation, there are several options. First of all, the name is translated as "messenger of God" and "warrior of God." The second option means "strong".
Childhood
The male name Gabriel leaves an imprint on its carrier, starting from childhood. Little Gabik, as the child is often called for short, is extremely active. This is a very lively, mobile and restless child. He has a delicate nature, the boy is vulnerable and often hides this under the guise of aggression. Can be rude to both parents and teachers.
Studies well, as a rule. Gabriel has a great memorytherefore, he does not spend much time on textbooks, as his teachers would like. The boy is able to remember what happened in the last lesson and reproduce it in the next. If a student is particularly interested in a certain subject, then there will be no equal to him in this discipline.
Youth
The name Gabriel is quite beautiful. And worthy qualities will definitely be laid in the young owner.
This is a very active teenager. Due to his charm, he is popular among girls. Relationships are easy to establish, it is also easy to part with another girlfriend.
If everything is very windy with the female sex, then in terms of friendship, Gabik is well done. He knows how to make friends. When you truly fall in love, it turns out that you can love too. True, this moment will come, most likely, by the age of thirty. Men with this name marry, having a we alth of experience in communicating with the opposite sex behind them.
At a young age, he begins to actively think about what profession to choose. Due to the ambitiousness that will remain for the adult Gabriel, he can dream of his own business. But parents need to firmly understand: their son does not have the commercial streak necessary for businessmen. However, these men have an amazing ability. They always have money, no matter what position they work in.
Given Gabriel's excellent memory and analytical skills, the young man should be guided to a path where his organizational skills will come in handy.
Adult years
The meaning of the male name Gabriel is translated as "warrior of God" or "strong". However, an adult man named like that cannot be called a warrior. He is able to fight, and literally, with the use of physical force, only if he sees injustice and oppression.
This is a very sensual nature, although a man cannot be called a romantic. Rather, he is a pragmatist. He cannot make independent decisions, because he is guided by emotions, and not by common sense. This often backfires on Gabriel.
Very selfish and proud, Gabriel believes that he knows everything and understands everything. Often begins to interfere in the lives of others, advising something. If these tips are neglected, he is offended. Strives to be perfect, self-improvement and self-improvement are his priorities.
Marriage and family
As mentioned above, Gabriel changes partners like gloves. Starting from his youth and all his youth, he has no end to girls. This man will focus his attention on the one for which all the boys ran at school, and later at the institute. The wife of a man named Gabriel is his pride. She is a beauty, a wonderful hostess and a caring mother. Gabriel is very proud of his wife and boasts of her abilities.
Becomes a good father and husband. He loves children, but without fanaticism. A man's heart belongs to his wife.
Career
Gabriel is not a leader. He has a great sense of humor and a very developed intellect. The malewill not be mistaken if in his youth he chooses for himself the profession of an actor or a writer. Very creatively gifted.
As for other activities, Gabriel will make a good manager. Thanks to creative talent, a man can become a designer or a stylist.
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Because of his emotionality and sensitivity, which he hides in himself, he is prone to nervous and mental overload.
Eyes are very vulnerable. Parents need to monitor their son's vision, and adult Gabriel should not delay seeing an optometrist for more than three months.
Too much sexuality leading to problems in youth.
Pros of the name
At the forefront - the sound. A majestic name, sounds bright.
In second place is the creative talent of the owners of the name Gabriel. They realize their potential in creativity.
Third place will be given to the ability not to need money. Such men do not put material we alth on the "red shelf". And along with this, they usually live with an income slightly above average.
The ability to be friends is an absolute plus. The name Gabriel relates its owners to such people for whom friendship is a concept around the clock.
Negative sides
The main disadvantage is the combination with Russian patronymics. Gabriel Pavlovich, Gabriel Anatolyevich, Gabriel Ivanovich - does not sound at all. In a different interpretation of the name, Gabriel, is another matter.
Secondly, these men are very proud and narcissistic.
The third point is the inability to acceptself-solving.
Patron Saint
Archangel Gabriel is the patron saint of the baptized Gabriel. In the event that he was baptized with this name.
Orthodox people revere Archangel Gabriel very much. After all, it was he who brought the Virgin Mary the news that She would become the Mother of the Savior.
Gabriel celebrates his birthday on April 8.
Female version
There is a female name Gabrielle. Most often, a girl named so unusually is called Gabriella. It is a feminine derivative of the biblical name Gabriel. In life, the girl is waiting for everything the same as in the male variation. But it is believed that the name is more suitable for representatives of the strong half of humanity.
Conclusion
We met another very beautiful name. We learned what the boy Gabriel is like, what awaits an adult man - the bearer of such a wonderful name.
Of all the above, only the unusual sound and a bad combination with Russian patronymics can confuse. The name itself is wonderful. And the patron saint is so strong that you should not be afraid of some bad characteristics.
