Samuele is a warm Italian spin on the ancient Hebrew name Samuel, meaning “heard by God.” It’s pronounced sah-MOO-eh-leh, with each syllable dancing off the tongue like sunlit laughter by the Mediterranean shore. Although it’s a rare gem in the United States—ranking in the 900s with just a handful of little Samuele’s each year—this name carries a rich biblical and Italian heritage. Parents choosing Samuele embrace a story of faith and family, weaving tradition with a touch of La Dolce Vita. It conjures olive groves under golden skies and invites a spirit of joy and resilience for a boy set to write his own history.
| Samuele Longo is an Italian footballer who plays as a striker for Spanish club Xerez Deportivo. |
| Samuele Vignato is an Italian footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Rijeka. |
| Samuele Bersani is an Italian singer and songwriter known for hits like Giudizi universali and two Sanremo Critics Awards. |
| Samuele Neglia is an Italian professional footballer who plays as a winger for Giulianova. |
| Samuele Battistella is an Italian professional cyclist who earned his first victory at the 2021 Veneto Classic. |
| Samuele Mulattieri is an Italian footballer who plays as a forward for Hellas Verona on loan from Sassuolo. |
| Samuele Sereni is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender. |
| Samuele Righetti is an Italian footballer who plays as a defender for Arezzo. |
| Samuele Ortis is an Italian rugby union player who plays as a lock for Rovigo Delta in Serie A Elite. |
| Samuele Pace is a retired Italian rugby union player who played as a wing. |
| Samuele Zoccarato is an Italian racing cyclist who rides for MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort. |
| Samuele Romanini is an Italian bobsledder who won a bronze medal in the two-man event at the 2007 World Championships. |
| Samuele Maurizi is an Italian footballer who plays for Follonica Gavorrano in Serie D. |
| Samuele Burgo is an Italian canoeist who competed in the men's K-1 1000 metres at the 2020 Summer Olympics. |
| Samuele Levi was an Italian composer from Venice best known for his four operas. |