About Samuel
The name Samuel is of Hebrew origin and means "heard by God" or "God has heard." It is derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, combining the elements "shama" (to hear) and "El" (God). Samuel is a biblical name, borne by a prophet and judge in the Old Testament, known for his close relationship with God and his role in anointing the first two kings of Israel. The name Samuel is often associated with qualities such as wisdom, faith, and divine guidance.
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Most individuals with the name Samuel are male.
The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.46% over the past year.
Here's how to represent Samuel in Braille, with each pattern of raised dots corresponding to a letter of the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Samuel using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.