Gabriella in Chinese
Gabriella in Chinese is 加布丽埃拉 (Jiā Bù Lì Āi Lā).
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Meaning
- God is my strength
Gabriella is a name of Hebrew origin, generally understood to mean "God is my strength". It first shows up in US Social Security records in 1890 and peaked in 2010. Spellings pronounced the same way include Gabriela, which share the transliteration 加布丽埃拉.
3 ways to write Gabriella
phonetic
Following the sound of your name
加布丽埃拉
Jiā Bù Lì Āi Lā
The standard transliteration of Gabriella: 加 (jiā, "to add, increase"), 布 (bù, "cloth; to proclaim"), 丽 (lì, "beautiful, elegant"), 埃 (āi, "dust (phonetic 'e/ai')"), 拉 (lā, "to pull (phonetic 'la')"). Chosen for sound, it is instantly recognizable as this name.
Why these characters?
To fit Mandarin syllable rules, the sounds are broken into 5 characters: 加 jiā + 布 bù + 丽 lì + 埃 āi + 拉 lā. The tone contour is 1-4-4-1-1 (high level, falling, falling, high level, high level).
Character breakdown
36 strokes total (simplified)- 加
jiā
Tone 1 · 5 strokes (simplified)
to add, increase
- 布
bù
Tone 4 · 5 strokes (simplified)
cloth; to proclaim
- 丽
lì
Tone 4 · 8 strokes (simplified)
beautiful, elegant
- 埃
āi
Tone 1 · 10 strokes (simplified)
dust (phonetic 'e/ai')
- 拉
lā
Tone 1 · 8 strokes (simplified)
to pull (phonetic 'la')
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meaningful
Chosen for meaning and association
佑瑶
Yòu Yáo
Inspired by "God is my strength": 佑 (yòu, "blessing, protection") + 瑶 (yáo, "precious jade"), expressing blessing and divine protection.
Why these characters?
The idea of "God" behind Gabriella is rendered by 佑, "blessing, protection"; 瑶, "precious jade", completes it.
Character breakdown
21 strokes total (simplified)- 佑
yòu
Tone 4 · 7 strokes (simplified)
blessing, protection
- 瑶
yáo
Tone 2 · 14 strokes (simplified)
precious jade
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balanced
A balance of sound and meaning
珈瑞
Jiā Ruì
珈 (jiā, "jade hair ornament") + 瑞 (ruì, "auspicious, lucky"): echoes the sound of the English name while carrying meaning.
Why these characters?
Instead of the purely phonetic 加, this uses 珈 (jiā, "jade hair ornament") for the "ga" sound, then 瑞 ("auspicious, lucky") for meaning.
Character breakdown
22 strokes total (simplified)- 珈
jiā
Tone 1 · 9 strokes (simplified)
jade hair ornament
- 瑞
ruì
Tone 4 · 13 strokes (simplified)
auspicious, lucky
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Recent US usage of Gabriella
In the Social Security Administration’s 2020–2025 snapshot, Gabriella ranked 88 among names recorded for girls, with 17,092 registrations in that group across the period. These are US birth-name records, rather than search counts or a ranking of Chinese names. The period covers part of a decade; it is not a final ranking for the whole 2020s.
Compare the dated figures in the SSA’s official 2020s name table. This snapshot was checked on 2026-10-15; any historical figures on this page describe their own stated period.
Popularity in the US
US Social Security records show 113,146 girls named Gabriella since 1890, with the high point in 2010 (6,177 births) and the busiest decade being the 2000s. Between 1990 and 2017 it climbed, from #292 to #68 among girls.
- Peak year
- 2010
- Peak decade
- 2000s
- First year
- 1890
- Total since 1880
- 113,146
More About Gabriella in Chinese
The Chinese translation of Gabriella offers multiple styles to suit different preferences. Whether you prefer a phonetic transliteration that sounds like your name, or a meaningful interpretation that captures the essence of Gabriella, you'll find options that work for you.
Gabriella is also spelled Gabriela — both names use the same Chinese transliteration.
Names with the same root meaning include Gabriel in Chinese, and Gabrielle in Chinese, which share similar origins or meanings.
If you're exploring Chinese names for girls, you might also be interested in Gabriela in Chinese, Gabriel in Chinese, and Gabrielle in Chinese. Each name has its own unique character combinations and meanings.
Other popular choices include Lindsay in Chinese, Claire in Chinese, Christine in Chinese, Autumn in Chinese, and Marissa in Chinese, each with beautiful traditional and simplified character options.
When choosing Chinese characters for Gabriella, consider whether you want:
- Phonetic accuracy: Characters that sound like Gabriella to native Chinese speakers
- Meaningful symbolism: Characters chosen for their beautiful meanings and cultural significance
- Balanced approach: A combination of sound and meaning that works well in both languages
Browse our complete A-Z index of Chinese names to explore more options, or start with our curated list of popular names in Chinese to see what others are choosing.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gabriella in Chinese characters?
加布丽埃拉 (Jiā Bù Lì Āi Lā), or 加布麗埃拉 in traditional script. This is the conventional transliteration used in Chinese media.
How many strokes does 加布丽埃拉 have?
36 strokes in simplified form and 47 in traditional; per character: 加 5, 布 5, 丽 8, 埃 10, 拉 8.
Is there a Chinese name for Gabriella with real meaning?
Try 佑瑶 (Yòu Yáo): blessing, protection + precious jade, inspired by "God is my strength". For something that still sounds like Gabriella, 珈瑞 (Jiā Ruì) is a middle ground.