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Gavriil as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Gavriil

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The baby name Gavriil is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'approx_en': 'GAV-ree-eel', 'approx_ru': 'gahv-REE-eel'}.

Gavriil is Hebrew in Origin.

Gender: Male
Syllables: 3.0
Origin: Hebrew
Pronunciation: {'approx_en': 'GAV-ree-eel', 'approx_ru': 'gahv-REE-eel'}

What is the meaning of the name Gavriil ?

The baby name Gavriil is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced {'approx_en': 'GAV-ree-eel', 'approx_ru': 'gahv-REE-eel'}.

Gavriil is Hebrew in Origin.

Gavriil is the Greek and East Slavic form of Gabriel, from Hebrew Gavri’el (gever “strong man, champion” + ’el “God”), yielding the meaning “God is my strength.” The spelling with a double i reflects the Greek Γαβριήλ and Church Slavonic tradition. Through Byzantine Christianity the name entered Slavic calendars and persisted in Orthodox usage, particularly in Russia and Ukraine, where it retains a solemn, ecclesiastical tone.

Borne by bishops and monks, it appears in hagiography - e.g., Saint Gavriil (Gabriel) of Białystok - and in clerical history such as Metropolitan Gavriil Bănulescu‑Bodoni. Variants and cognates include Gabriel (English, French), Gabriele (Italian), Gavriel (Hebrew), Gavril (Bulgarian/Romanian/Russian), and Gavrilo (Serbian); diminutives include Gavrik and Gavryusha in Russian, and Gabi internationally. Name days in the Orthodox tradition are commonly observed on March 26 (Synaxis of the Archangel after the Annunciation) and July 13. Today Gavriil is uncommon but distinctive and traditional.

Gavriil has the following similar or variant Names

Famous people with the name Gavriil

Gavriil Kachalin Athlete · Born 1911 · Russia Gavriil Kachalin was a prominent Russian football coach, best known for leading the Soviet Union national team to victory in the inaugural European Nations' Cup in 1960. He also coached the team during the 1958 and 1962 FIFA World Cups. Kachalin's influence on Russian football remains significant to this day.

Gavriil – Popularity by country

Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.

Country Gender Year Rank Born of
CY Boys 0 #131 1 3,473
GR Boys 0 #250 18 6,912
KZ Boys 0 #296 1 6,578
RU Boys 0 #490 16 12,621
IR Boys 0 #565 1 10,162
Finland Boys 2026 #678 5 3,552
SG Boys 0 #739 1 17,960
United States Boys 2016 #893 5 7,365
EG Boys 0 #925 1 15,035

Gavriil is popular in 9 countries — most recent births per country:

CY
EG
Finland
GR
IR

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People also ask about Gavriil

Gavriil is predominantly a boy's name.
Gavriil is a 3 syllable name, pronounced {'approx_en': 'GAV-ree-eel', 'approx_ru': 'gahv-REE-eel'}.
Common nicknames and spelling variations include Gavriel, Gavril, Gavrilo, Gabriil and Gavriël.
Across languages, Gavriil has these equivalents: Gabriel (English, Spanish, French, German), Gavri'el (Hebrew), Γαβριήλ / Gavriil (Greek), Гавриил / Gavriil (Russian), Gavrilo (Serbian, Croatian), and 2 more.
Somewhat — Gavriil ranked #678 in Finland in 2026, and appears in official birth registries across 2 countries, placing it just outside the most common names.
Gavriil ranks highest in Finland (#678 in 2026).
Yes — 1 notable people named Gavriil are in our database, including Gavriil Kachalin (Athlete).