Samuil
Meaning of Samuil
Samuil is a male name of Hebrew origin, meaning "heard by God." It is the Russian variant of the more commonly known name Samuel. Pronounced as sah-MOO-il (/sɑˈmu.il/), Samuil carries a strong cultural and historical significance, especially in Slavic countries. The name has biblical roots, often associated with the prophet Samuel from the Old Testament, who was a significant figure in both religious and historical contexts. In recent years, Samuil has seen limited use in the United States, with only a handful of occurrences each year. Despite its rarity, Samuil offers a unique and meaningful alternative for parents looking for a distinctive yet culturally rich name for their baby boy.
Pronunciation
Russian
- Pronunced as sah-MOO-il (/sɑˈmu.il/)
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Notable People Named Samuil
| Samuil Rivinovici Lehtțir, a Moldovan poet and literary theorist of Bessarabian Jewish origin, was known for his rejection of Romanian nationalism and his adoption of Proletkult ideas, sparking controversy in the debate about Romanian and Moldavian identity. |
| Samuil Yakovlevich Marshak was a prominent Soviet writer, translator, and poet known for his contributions to children's literature and his translations of works by William Shakespeare and other poets. |
| Samuil Yevgenyevich Feinberg was a renowned Russian and Soviet composer and pianist. |
| Samuil Micu-Klein - Samuil Micu Klein was a prominent Romanian Greek-Catholic theologian, historian, and philosopher known for his influential work on the development of the Modern Romanian language. |
| Samuil Abramovich Samosud, PAU, was a prominent Soviet and Russian conductor. |
