Carrier of good news
Pronunciation: gav-REE-lee
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Gavrili is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "Carrier of good news". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: gav-REE-lee. Lucky number: 1. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Γαβριήλ
Ο Θεός είναι η δύναμή μου
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
gav-REE-lee
IPA
/ɡɑːvˈriːli/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
1
Lucky Day
Tuesday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Lapis Lazuli
Life Path Number
1
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
According to Russian Orthodox tradition, St. Gavrili was a hermit who lived in the forest near the town of Yaroslavl in the 15th century. He was known for his prayerful and ascetic life and was revered by the local population for his holiness.
Late Middle Ages (15th century)
Another St. Gavrili, also known as Gavrilo in Serbian, was a monk who lived in the 16th century in the Monastery of Studenica in Serbia. He is remembered for his spiritual guidance and miracles, and is particularly revered in the region of Kosovo and Metochia.
Early Modern Period (16th century)
Translations
Additional language translations available for this name.
Gavrili
God is my strength or God is my army
גבריאלי
אלוהים הוא כוחי, אלוהים הוא גדודי
Γαβριήλ
Ο Θεός είναι η δύναμή μου
Gabriel
Deus est fortitudo mea
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