Shaul

Shaul Meaning & Origin

About Shaul
The name "Shaul" is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. In the Old Testament, it is derived from the Hebrew word "sha'al" which means "to ask" or "to inquire." It can also be interpreted as "desired" or "prayed for." Shaul is a name that carries a sense of curiosity, seeking knowledge, and being sought after or desired.

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Name Popularity

Gender Distribution

Most individuals with the name Shaul are male.

Shaul Popularity Trends

The popularity of the name has decreased by -15.15% over the past year.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
XL
🗽 NYSIIS
SA
🔊 Soundex
S040
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
SH AO1 L
🌐 IPA
/ʃɔl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('XL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
S400

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Shaul in Braille

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

The name Shaul in braille

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

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

The name Shaul in sign language

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