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Samuel

"name of God"

Nicknames Samy

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sah·MWEL

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Shemu'el: shem (name) + El (God); tradition also reads shama (heard) + El (God has heard)

What Samuel means

Samuel is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "name of God". It comes from Hebrew Shemu'el: shem (name) + El (God); tradition also reads shama (heard) + El (God has heard). It is pronounced sah-MWEL.

The prophet who anointed Saul and David. Samuel Ramos, philosopher of Mexican identity.

Nicknames in Mexico: Samy. See the guide to Mexican nicknames.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: faith, truth.

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Samuel means name of God

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