Gabriel - From Hebrew name Gabriel, consisting of geber "man", "male" and el "god" i.e. "god-man", "godlike man". This name is spread among all the Christian nations. In Armenia it is in use since VIII century. The short forms are Gabo, Gapo, Gabik etc. We also have the surnames Gabrielyan, Gabikyan.
Avakyan - is a name of Armenian origin. It derives from the Armenian word avag, meaning "oldest", perhaps signifying that a male ancestor was a prominent individual in his community. It may also mean "son of Avak".