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How to pronounce Samuel (SAM-yoo-el)

Samuel

SAM-yoo-el

Samyooel

Hebrew origin meaning heard by God. Often shortened to Sam in Australia.

Notes

Hebrew origin meaning heard by God. Often shortened to Sam in Australia.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
heard by God, name of God

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Sammo
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Popularity

Old Testament prophet who anointed the first kings of Israel.

Notable people

  • Samuel L. Jackson (American actor)
  • Samuel Beckett (Irish playwright)

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