Catalan

Biel

Pronounced BYELShare

Meaning: God is my strong man, through Gabriel

  • Boy
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  • 1 syllable

The story

Biel is a Catalan short form of Gabriel. It retains the longer name’s Hebrew history, while its compact spelling belongs to a distinct Catalan naming tradition.

Spellings & variants

Popularity

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Rare in US records; use elsewhere may differ.

Style

  • Short
  • Soft
  • Works everywhere

Origins

Biel comes from Catalan.

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