God has heard
Pronunciation: S-A-M-U-E-L
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Samuel is a male name from Biblical origin meaning "God has heard". It is used in Christian naming contexts and appears in English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin. Pronunciation: S-A-M-U-E-L. Lucky number: 8. Parents often choose it for its clear meaning, cultural background, and positive naming associations.
Source Language
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Σαμουήλ
Ελληνική έννοια: God has heard
Pronunciation
English Pronunciation
S-A-M-U-E-L
IPA
/samuel/
Origin
Root Origin
Biblical
Language Usage
Religion
Lucky Details
Lucky Number
8
Lucky Day
Saturday
Lucky Colors
Lucky Stone
Sapphire
Life Path Number
8
Personality
Spiritual
Cultural Context
Historical Usage
Historical records mention notable figures named Samuel who played significant roles in Christian history.
Classical Christian Era
Famous People
Historical Figures & Cultural References
Translations
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Samuel
God has heard
שמואל
משמעות עברית: God has heard
Σαμουήλ
Ελληνική έννοια: God has heard
Samuel
Significatio Latina: God has heard
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