Gabrieli Name Meaning, Origin and Heraldry

Many Gabrieli families will find their roots under Gabrielli, the form most records use. It grew out of a personal name: “from the personal name Gabriele (Gabriel)”.

How the spelling arose

Gabrieli drops the “l” of Gabrielli, a shortening that clerks often made. Local scribes, dialects and emigration all left their mark on how the name was written. Other spellings include Gabriele.

Gabrieli coat of arms

There is no single Gabrieli family crest for every bearer. Herald Lab researches the arms historically associated with the name and explains whose they were.

Get the complete Gabrieli report, with a museum-style coat of arms.