♂ Name Samuel – name of God
| Origin: | Hebrew |
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| Meaning: | name of God, God has heard, asked of God |
| Boy namesBoy names with SNamesNames with S | |
The biblical name Samuel has Hebrew roots and means “name of God.”
Where does the name Samuel come from?
Samuel is a biblical name that is derived 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’al) = to ask, to pray for
- Hebrew “שָׁמַע” (shamá) = to hear
- Hebrew “שֵׁם” (shém) = name
Pronunciation of Samuel
Variants
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Samuel is currently ranked #105 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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Last updated: 3/30/2026
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