Boy name
Samuel name meaning
“name of God”
Samuel is a masculine name from Hebrew Shemuʾel, commonly linked to the meaning name of God. Another familiar interpretation is God has heard. Its etymology is disputed, so these are distinct interpretations of the same source name rather than a single settled explanation of its meaning.
What does Samuel mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Samuel
From Hebrew Shemuʾel, often analyzed as name of God. The interpretation God has heard is also familiar, but the etymology is disputed.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Samuel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Samuel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
Samuel as a first name
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Samuel Yeremia
Interpretation
A picture of God's name alongside the hope of elevation by Yahweh.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Yeremia: Yahweh raises or exalts
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Interpretation
A picture of God's name, God accompanying us, and a healer.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Manuel: God is with us
- Jason: healer, one who heals
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Samuel Laurence
Interpretation
A picture of God's name alongside an origin in Laurentum.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Laurence: from Laurentum
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Interpretation
A picture of God's name and a noble, honorable rock.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Pit: stone, rock
- Agustino: venerable, worthy of respect
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Interpretation
A picture of God's name with nobility connected to the Julius family.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Patrick: nobleman, of noble descent
- Yulianus: belonging to the family of Julius
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Samuel Gilbert
Interpretation
A picture of God's name combined with a brilliant promise.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Gilbert: bright pledge
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Samuel Eben
Interpretation
A picture of God's name alongside the image of a rock.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Eben: stone; stone of help
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Samuel Jos
Interpretation
A picture of God's name accompanying the hope that God may add.Meaning of each word
- Samuel: name of God
- Jos: may God add
Samuel as a middle name
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Interpretation
A picture of a beloved gift from God alongside God's name.Meaning of each word
- Matthew: gift from God
- Samuel: name of God
- Dave: beloved
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Joey Samuel Frederikus
Interpretation
May God add a ruler bringing peace, with God's name invoked.Meaning of each word
- Joey: may God add
- Samuel: name of God
- Frederikus: peaceful ruler
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Interpretation
A beloved figure and God's name, with hope that God will elevate.Meaning of each word
- Davit: beloved, dearly loved
- Samuel: name of God
- Jeremy: God will exalt
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Interpretation
A brave, chivalrous ruler with a spear, alongside the name of God.Meaning of each word
- Andrean: brave, manly
- Samuel: name of God
- Gerald: ruler with a spear
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Interpretation
A picture of God's name, a gift given, and courage like a lion.Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Samuel: name of God
- Leonard: brave as a lion
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Interpretation
A picture of united bonds, God's name, and a father embodying peace.Meaning of each word
- Levi: joined, attached
- Samuel: name of God
- Axel: father is peace
Samuel as a last name
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Yesaya Samuel
Interpretation
A picture of God's name with the declaration that Yahweh is salvation.Meaning of each word
- Yesaya: Yahweh is salvation
- Samuel: name of God
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Nathan Samuel
Interpretation
A picture of God's name alongside the meaning that he has given.Meaning of each word
- Nathan: he has given
- Samuel: name of God
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Interpretation
A beloved figure connected to the Julius family, alongside God's name.Meaning of each word
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
- Dave: beloved
- Samuel: name of God
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Jeremy Samuel
Interpretation
A picture of God's name with hope that God will elevate.Meaning of each word
- Jeremy: God will exalt
- Samuel: name of God
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Julian Samuel
Interpretation
A picture of God's name alongside a connection to the Julius family.Meaning of each word
- Julian: belonging to the family of Julius
- Samuel: name of God
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Gian Samuel
Interpretation
A picture of God's name accompanied by hope for God's gracious giving.Meaning of each word
- Gian: God is gracious
- Samuel: name of God
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How to pronounce Samuel
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦱꦩꦸꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮞᮙᮥᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Samuel a boy’s name?
Yes, Samuel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Samuel ranks #180 among boy names in our data sample (97 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Samuel
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Samuel
- Samuel Oton Sidin · b. 1954
- Samuel Reimas · b. 1992
- Samuel Rizal · b. 1980
- Samuel Indratma · b. 1970
- Samuel Balinsa · b. 1999
- Samuel Christianson Simanjuntak · b. 1999
- Samuel Mulia · b. 1965
- Samuel Wattimena
- Samuel Yansen Pongi · b. 1975
- Samuel Zylgwyn · b. 1988
- Samuel Cipta · b. 2003
- Samuel Koto
FAQ about the name Samuel
What is the meaning of Samuel?
Samuel means name of God. From Hebrew Shemuʾel, often analyzed as name of God. The interpretation God has heard is also familiar, but the etymology is disputed.
Is Samuel a boy’s name?
Yes, Samuel is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 99% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Samuel?
Samuel is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Samuel have?
Samuel has 3 syllables (Sa-mu-el) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Samuel?
Samuel ranks #180 among boy names in our data sample (97 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Samuel?
Some ideas: Samuel Yeremia; Matthew Samuel Dave; Yesaya Samuel.
Famous people named Samuel?
Notable people named Samuel include Samuel Oton Sidin, Samuel Reimas, Samuel Rizal.
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