Find out how popular the first name Gavriela has been for the last 32 years (from 1979 to 2010) and learn more about the meaning and history.

Popularity of Gavriela by gender

Based on the last 32 years of data, Gavriela is exclusively a female name.

For the most recent data in 2010, there were 8 female babies and 0 male babies born with the name Gavriela.

The history of the first name Gavriela

The name Gavriela is a feminine given name with origins in the Hebrew language. It is a variant spelling of the name Gabriela, derived from the Hebrew name Gavri'el, which means "God is my strength." The name can be traced back to ancient times and has biblical roots.

One of the earliest recorded instances of the name Gavriela can be found in the Book of Daniel from the Hebrew Bible, where the archangel Gabriel is mentioned. Gabriel is considered one of the most important angels in various Abrahamic religions, and his name has been adopted in various forms across different cultures.

In the Middle Ages, the name Gavriela gained popularity among Jewish communities across Europe. It was also adopted by Christian communities, particularly in Spain and Italy, where variations like Gabriella and Gabriela became widespread.

One of the earliest recorded individuals with the name Gavriela was Gavriela Bemvenisti, a prominent Jewish poet and philosopher who lived in Constantinople (modern-day Istanbul) in the 16th century. She was renowned for her contributions to the Judeo-Spanish literary tradition.

Another notable figure with the name Gavriela was Gavriela Mistral, a Chilean poet and educator who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1945. She was born Lucila Godoy Alcayaga in 1889 and adopted the pen name Gabriela Mistral, which incorporated the name Gavriela.

In the realm of music, Gavriela Adini was an Israeli singer and actress who gained fame in the mid-20th century. Born in 1918, she performed in numerous Hebrew and Yiddish plays and musicals, helping to popularize Israeli folk songs.

In the world of sports, Gavriela Andersen-Schiess was a Swiss Olympic swimmer who competed in the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome. She won a silver medal in the 4x100-meter medley relay.

Another notable figure was Gavriela Berkovich, a Russian-born Israeli chess player who achieved the title of Woman International Master in 1976. She was a prominent figure in the world of chess during the latter half of the 20th century.

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