Samouel

Samouel is an ancient biblical Greek variant of the name Samuel, which has its origin in the ancient Hebrew name Shemuel or śəmūʾēl (שְׁמוּאֵל).

What does the name Samouel mean?

The name Samouel, as the biblical Greek form of Samuel, is derived from the Hebrew Shemuel. Its meanings vary depending on interpretation and include "asked of God," "the one heard by God," as well as "the name of God." The roots of the name lie in ancient Hebrew, where it is composed of various elements: sha'ál (שָׁאַל‎) for "to ask, to request," shamá (שָׁמַע) for "to hear, to listen," or shém (שֵׁם) for "name, descendant." These elements are combined with the second word component 'êl (אֵל), which stands for "God" and "the Mighty." Alternative spellings include Schmuel, Shemuel, Shmuel, Samual, Samuli, Samuil, Samuele, Samueh, and Samu.

Where does the name Samouel come from?

The name Samouel has its roots in ancient Hebrew and carries meanings such as "the one heard by God" as well as "the name of God." The composition in ancient Hebrew is formed by the terms sha'ál, meaning "to ask, to request," shamá for "to hear, to listen," shém for "name, descendant," and 'êl, which means "God, the Mighty." The name is also common in Greek.

How do you pronounce Samouel?

The pronunciation of Samouel is three syllables and characterized by many vowels. The name is pronounced as "Sa-mou-el" [saˈmuːɛl], with the vowels flowing harmoniously into one another, creating a smooth, melodic sound. The ending "-el" gives the name a gentle yet distinct closing note that conveys stability. Thus, Samouel appears soft, yet present, and radiates an elegant sound.

When is the name day of Samouel?

Samouel is celebrated on the name days of August 20 and October 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Samouel is a rather rare first name. In 2023, it ranked 5,488th on the list of the most common male first names. Its best placement was in 2017 when it reached 2,639th place. Over the last ten years, Samouel has been given as a first name about 20 times, placing it 4,894th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 5,827th.