Shaul

Shaul Meaning & Origin

About Shaul
The surname Shaul is of Hebrew origin and has multiple meanings. It is derived from the Hebrew name "Sha'ul," which means "asked for" or "prayed for." In the Bible, Shaul is also the Hebrew name for the biblical figure Saul, who later became the first king of Israel. As a surname, Shaul is often associated with Jewish communities and can be found among individuals of Jewish descent worldwide.

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📏 Surname Length
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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Shaul is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Shaul: 1,785
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 16188
  • Frequency per 100k people: 0.61

Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Shaul based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.

Ranking information for the surname Shaul is not currently available.

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, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Shaul in braille

How to sign the name Shaul using Sign Language

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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