Science & TechnologyCanadian1944 – present
Gabor Maté
Physician, addiction specialist, trauma expert
Biography
Hungarian-Canadian physician and author specializing in addiction, trauma, and childhood development. He is known for his work connecting early childhood experiences to adult health and behavior.
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Quick Facts
Category
Science & Technology
Nationality
Canadian
Born
1944
Thinking about the name
Gabor
Hebrew origin
“A Hungarian name derived from the Hebrew Gabriel, meaning 'God is my strength' or 'God is my might.' Gabor carries Eastern European charm and is historically strong in Hungary and Romania, offering a sophisticated European alternative to the more common Gabriel. The name has an artistic, cultured resonance.”