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English word origin

Etymology of Gaby

Short form of Gabrielle.

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Source etymology 1

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name

A female given name from French.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Short form of Gabrielle.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
name

A surname from French.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Borrowed from Southern French Gaby, a hypocoristic form of Gabriel.

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  • Borrowed-form mentionGabyfr
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