♂ Name Samuel – name of God

Origin:	Hebrew
Meaning:	name of God, God has heard, asked of God
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The biblical name Samuel has Hebrew roots and means “name of God”.

What is the origin of the name Samuel?

Samuel is a biblical name, that derives from the Hebrew name Shemu’el (שְׁמוּאֵל). In the Old Testament, Samuel was the son of Hannah and the last of the ruling judges.

What does the name Samuel mean?

Samuel means “name of God,” “God has heard,” or “asked of God”.

Word composition

• Hebrew “אֵל” (el) = God
• Hebrew “שָׁאַל‎” (sha’ál) = to ask, to pray for
• Hebrew “שָׁמַע” (shamá) = to hear
• Hebrew “שֵׁם” (shém) = name

Pronunciation of Samuel

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Last updated: 12/20/2024