Samuel

Samuel Meaning & Origin

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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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Samuel are male.

Samuel Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -2.46% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
SML
🗽 NYSIIS
SANA
🔊 Soundex
S0504
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
S AE1 M Y UW0 L
🌐 IPA
/ˈsæmjul/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('SML', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S540

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Samuel in Braille

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

The name Samuel in braille

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

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.

The name Samuel in sign language

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