Габриел

Name Day and Information

Name Information

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Derived from the Hebrew 'Gavri'el', meaning 'God's mighty man' or 'God is my strength'. In biblical tradition, Gabriel is one of the archangels.

Name Day:

March 26, 2025View in calendar
July 13, 2025View in calendar

Traditions and Customs

In Bulgaria, the name day of Габриел is celebrated with traditional dishes and gatherings of family and friends. According to custom, the celebrant treats guests, and they bring gifts and flowers.

In different regions of Bulgaria, the name may also appear as Габриела, Габи, Гаврил.

Did you know?

The Nativity of the Virgin Mary (September 21st) is special for all Marias, Marianas, and Mariykas. On this day, Bulgarians believe that bees stop working and prepare for winter. Honey collected before this day is considered most valuable.