Meaning of name Gabriel

The names of some famous persons by the name Gabriel (or its variants) are:

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, born on 6 March, a famous author . Gabriel Garcia Marquez's background: Born in 1928. The Nobel Prize-winning author was born in Columbia. The seamless merging of realism and fantasy in his stories is a peerless example of the Latin American genre known as magic realism. 100 Years of Solitude (1967) is one of his best-known works.

Gabriel Heatter, born on 17 September, a famous media personality . Gabriel Heatter's background: An American radio commentator whose World War II-era sign-on ('There's good news tonight') became both his catchphrase and his caricature.

Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel, born on 19 August, a famous public figure . Gabrielle Bonheur Chanel's background: Born in 1883. The great designer and perfumier Coco Chanel was born in Samur, France. She began her career in fashion in 1909 by selling hats. Two of her most enduring creations are the perfume Chanel No 5 and the little black dress.