gpr / Semitic roots

Examples of words with the root gpr: algebra.

gpr

To be(come) strong, prevail, work. West Semitic variant (assimilated) form gbr.

1. Gabriel, from Hebrew gabrîʔēl, my strong one (is) God, from gabrî, my strong one, from gabr-, presuffixal form of geber, strong one, man, from gābar, to be strong (ʔēl, god; see ʔl).

2. algebra, from Arabic al-jabr, the might, force, restoration, from jabara, to force, restore, set (bones).

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