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Gabriella
“God is my strength”
About the name Gabriella
Gabriella is a girl’s name from the Hebrew tradition. Its meaning is “god is my strength”. Names from Hebrew, many of them from the Bible. They have been used in English for centuries — from Hannah and Sarah to Noah, Elijah and Levi.
More names with a similar meaning: names that mean strength.
Tips before you choose
- Say the full name out loud with your last name, and with any middle name.
- Check the initials — and what they spell.
- Think about nicknames kids might make from it.
- Write it down: is the spelling easy for teachers and friends?
More Hebrew names
- Abigail 👧My father is joy · Hebrew
- Anna 👧Grace, favor; a form of Hannah · Hebrew
- Ayla 👧Oak tree · Hebrew
- Daniela 👧God is my judge · Hebrew
- Delilah 👧Delicate · Hebrew
- Eden 👧Delight; the Garden of Eden · Hebrew
- Eliana 👧My God has answered · Hebrew
- Elizabeth 👧My God is an oath · Hebrew
- Elliot 🧒My God is the Lord; from the medieval Elias · Hebrew
- Esther 👧Star (via Persian) · Hebrew
- Gabriela 👧God is my strength · Hebrew
- Hannah 👧Grace, favor · Hebrew
Sibling name ideas (Hebrew, boys)
- Aaron 👦Exalted, mountain of strength · Hebrew
- Abraham 👦Father of many · Hebrew
- Adam 👦Man, earth · Hebrew
- Amos 👦Carried by God · Hebrew
- Ari 👦Lion · Hebrew
- Asher 👦Happy, blessed · Hebrew
- Benjamin 👦Son of the right hand · Hebrew
- Boaz 👦Swiftness, strength · Hebrew
More girl names starting with G
- Gabriela 👧God is my strength · Hebrew
- Genevieve 👧Woman of the people; the patron saint of Paris · French
- Georgia 👧Farmer; also the US state · Greek
- Gia 👧God is gracious; a short form of Gianna · Italian
- Gianna 👧God is gracious; a form of Giovanna · Italian
- Giulia 👧Youthful · Italian
- Grace 👧Grace, kindness, charm · Latin
- Greta 👧Pearl; a short form of Margaret · German
- Gwen 👧White, fair, blessed · Welsh
Questions and answers
What does the name Gabriella mean?
Gabriella is a name of Hebrew origin. It means: god is my strength.
Is Gabriella a boy or girl name?
Gabriella is usually given to girls.
How many syllables does Gabriella have?
Gabriella has 9 letters and about 3 syllables.
Is Gabriella a popular name?
Yes. Gabriella has been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. Names marked “popular now” have been near the top of US baby-name lists in recent years. This is an approximate guide, not an official ranking; see the Social Security Administration’s baby names site for official counts.