Gabriel comes from the Hebrew name Gavri'el (גַ ְב ִרי ֵאל), which translates to "God is my strength," from the elements gever (גֶּ ֶבר), meaning "strong man, hero" and 'el (ֵאל ) meaning "God". In the Abrahamic religions, Gabriel is an archangel and messenger of God. The name was first used in England starting in the 12th century, although it did not gain significant popularity until the 20th century.