GAVRIEL
Gavriel
Gavriel is a British surname with origins in Hebrew. The name is derived from the Hebrew given name Gabriel, meaning "God is my strength" or "hero of God". The surname Gavriel is believed to have been introduced to Britain through Jewish migration.
Distribution
The surname Gavriel is relatively uncommon in Britain, with scattered instances across the country. Individuals with this surname can be found in various regions, but are not concentrated in any specific area.
Notable Individuals
- Daniel Gavriel - A prominent academic specializing in linguistics at the University of Cambridge.
- Rebecca Gavriel - An award-winning author known for her novels set in Victorian England.
Variants
Variants of the surname Gavriel include Gabriel and Gavril.
There are approximately 201 people named Gavriel in the UK. That makes it one of Britain's least common surnames. Only around three in a million people in Britain are named Gavriel.
Typical given names associated with the surname
Male
- Andreas
- Andrew
- Anthony
- Antony
- Charles
- Christopher
- Costas
- Gabriel
- Gavriel
- George
- Michael
- Nicholas
- Simon
- Theo
Female
- Angela
- Ann
- Anna
- Georgina
- Helen
- Julia
- Leona
- Maria
- Mary
- Stella