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Personally I prefer Gabriel to Gavriel or Gavril. But between the two I would choose Gavriel.

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I pronounce it GAHV-ree-el (like Hebrew Gabriel with a V).

This message was edited 10/7/2010, 1:50 PM

I'd say it gav-ree-EL. Gavril reminds me of Bovril, sorry.

I say it "GAY-vree-el" - basically, like Gabriel with a v. I like it, it has a nice imaginative, slightly chivalrous air to it. I prefer Gavriel over Gavril.

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There is a writer of fantasy stories named Guy Gavriel Kay that is quite prolific. I've never read his stuff, but I see his books for sale very often so I associate Gavriel with fantasy.