Samuel
שְׁמוּאֵל
From Hebrew Shemuel, generally explained as "name of God", though some read its first part as "heard".
Meaning and origin
Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemuel, a name the Bible itself connects with the idea of God hearing a mother's prayer, though grammarians more often break it down as "name of God".
How to pronounce Samuel
| Hebrew | shmoo-EL /ʃməuˈel/ |
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