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Samuel

SAM-yoo-ul /ˈsæmjʊəl/

"God has heard" — a name of prophetic calling, quiet dignity, and faithful strength

Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el meaning 'God has heard' — a name born from answered prayer. In the Hebrew Bible, Samuel's mother Hannah prayed fervently for a son; when he was born, she named him Samuel to mark that God had heard her. Samuel grew to become one of Israel's greatest judges and prophets, anointing both Saul and David as kings. The name carries this legacy of divine hearing and faithful calling. Samuel Adams and Samuel Johnson gave it American and literary prestige.

Quick Facts

Letters6

SyllablesSam-u-el

GenderBoy

OriginHebrew

Root WordShemu'el

MeaningGod has heard; name of God

PopularityVery Popular

Peak Year2013

Trend → Stable

Name DayAugust 20

Nicknames SamSammySamu

About the Name Samuel

Samuel means 'God has heard' from the Hebrew Shemu'el — born from Hannah's answered prayer for a son.

Yes — Samuel is one of the most important figures in the Hebrew Bible, a judge, prophet, and kingmaker who anointed both Saul and David.

Sam and Sammy are the most popular nicknames for Samuel — both warm and widely loved.

Samuel James, Samuel Alexander, Samuel Thomas, and Samuel William are all strong, classic combinations.

Samuel has been consistently in the US top-25 boy names and is beloved across many cultures for its biblical depth and classic sound.

Personality of Samuel

Perceived character traits commonly associated with people named Samuel

creativity 80%

elegance 80%

independence 82%

intelligence 90%

strength 85%

warmth 88%

Famous People Named Samuel

Samuel Adams

American Founding Father, patriot, and political activist who helped spark the Revolution

Samuel L. Jackson

American actor, one of the highest-grossing film stars in history

Samuel Beckett

Irish playwright and author of Waiting for Godot

Middle Names for Samuel

Beautiful combinations that flow well with Samuel

Samuel James Samuel Alexander Samuel Thomas Samuel William Samuel Joseph Samuel David Samuel Benjamin Samuel Henry Samuel Michael Samuel Andrew

Names Similar to Samuel

Similar Sound

Silas

Similar Meaning

Ezra Jonah

Sibling Name Ideas

Noah Elijah Caleb Hannah Abigail

History of Samuel

c. 1100 BCE

Samuel born to Hannah after her fervent prayer; named to mark God's answer

c. 1020 BCE

Samuel anoints Saul and later David as kings of Israel — a pivotal moment in biblical history

1722

Samuel Adams born; his passionate advocacy makes him the 'Father of the American Revolution'

1906

Samuel Beckett born; his experimental theatre revolutionizes literature

2013

Samuel peaks in the US top-25, driven by classic biblical name revival

Numerology & Symbolism of Samuel

Destiny Number

Sum of all letters

Soul Urge

Sum of vowels

♍

Zodiac Affinity

Virgo

Lucky Number

Personal power digit

🎨

Lucky Color

Warm Gold

💎

Lucky Stone

Topaz

🌸

Lucky Flower

White Daisy

Samuel Around the World

How Samuel is written in different languages and scripts

صامويل

Arabic

サミュエル

Japanese

Самуил

Russian

사무엘

Korean

塞缪尔

Chinese

Σαμουήλ

Greek

सैमुअल

Hindi

שְׁמוּאֵל

Hebrew

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