Samael

Samael Meaning & Origin

About Samael
The name "Samael" is derived from Hebrew and has various interpretations. In Jewish mysticism, Samael is often associated with the angel of death or the accuser, representing the darker aspects of the divine. In some traditions, Samael is seen as a fallen angel or a demon, embodying temptation and evil. The name can also be translated as "poison of God" or "venom of God," reflecting the conflicting interpretations of this complex figure in different religious and mythological contexts.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samael are male.

Samael Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has increased by 21.57% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M EY0 L
🌐 IPA
/samael*/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samael in Braille

Here's how to represent Samael in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.

The name Samael in braille

How to Spell the Name Samael in American Sign Language (ASL)

The image below shows how you can spell Samael using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.

The name Samael in sign language

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