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What Does My Name Samuel Mean?

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    A popular male name pronounced SAM-yoo-el. It is of Hebrew origin, and its meaning is "God heard." Also possibly as "requested of God", "God's heart" or "God's name." It has a Biblical origin. He was the prophet and judge in the 11th century B.C. who anointed Saul and David as kings of Israel. The name was used by the Puritans and usage peaked in the 19th century.

    Famous people with the name include opera singer Samuel Ramey; lexicographer Samuel Johnson; playwright Samuel Beckett; author Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain); actor Samuel L. Jackson.

    Nicknames of the name Samuel include: Sam, Sammie, Sammy. Alternate spellings of the name Samuel include: Samual.
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    answered 4 years ago

      It means God, or "God has heard".
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      answered 7 months ago

        Hot and sexy from the greek and spanish
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        answered 7 months ago

           
           

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