Hebrew boy name
Samuel Name Meaning, Origin & Pronunciation
Samuel means god has heard. From Hebrew Shmuel, meaning name of God or God has heard.
Samuel is a Hebrew name whose meaning is debated; it is often explained as God has heard or name of God. In the Bible, Samuel is a prophet and judge who anoints Israel's first two kings, Saul and David. Puritans used the name widely, and it has remained steady in English-speaking countries since. Samuel Pepys, the seventeenth-century diarist, and Samuel L. Jackson, the actor, are famous bearers. The name has a friendly shortened form in Sam, which is also a name for girls in some families. Samuel is respectable, warm, and timeless.
Variants of Samuel
SamSammySamueleShmuelSamuil
Well-known people named Samuel
Samuel Pepys, Samuel L. Jackson.
Frequently asked questions
What does the name Samuel mean?
Samuel means "god has heard". From Hebrew Shmuel, meaning name of God or God has heard.
How do you pronounce Samuel?
Samuel is pronounced SAM-yoo-el.
What is the origin of Samuel?
Samuel is of Hebrew origin. From Hebrew Shmuel, meaning name of God or God has heard.