🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

Samuel

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Samuel

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Samuel/ˈsæm.juː.əl/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Samuel est un nom populaire en France."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A male given name of Hebrew origin.

    "Samuel is a popular name among many cultures, often associated with wisdom and leadership."
  2. 2

    A biblical figure, a prophet and judge of Israel.

    "In the Bible, Samuel played a crucial role in the anointing of the first kings of Israel."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The name Samuel is of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name 'Shmuel', meaning 'God has heard'. It has been used since biblical times, particularly in reference to the prophet Samuel in the Old Testament, and has evolved into a common given name in various cultures.

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