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.
