Saul
Meaning of Saul
The name Saul is a male given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for." Pronounced as "sawl" (/sɔːl/), it carries significant historical and religious connotations, most notably associated with the first king of Israel in the Hebrew Bible. The name Saul has been consistently used over the years, reflecting its timeless appeal. In recent times, it has maintained moderate popularity in the United States, with variations such as Saulo also being recognized. Saul's enduring presence across generations highlights its strong cultural and spiritual resonance, making it a meaningful choice for a baby name.
Pronunciation
British English
- Pronunced as sawl (/sɔːl/)
American English
- Pronunced as sawl (/sɔl/)
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Notable People Named Saul
| Saul Bellow, a Canadian-American writer, was a highly acclaimed author who won numerous prestigious awards for his literary work, including the Pulitzer Prize, the Nobel Prize in Literature, and the National Medal of Arts. |
| Saul Bass was an influential American graphic designer and filmmaker, renowned for his iconic movie title sequences, posters, and corporate logos. |
| Saul Stacey Williams is a multi-talented American artist known for his work in poetry, alternative hip hop, and acting. |
| Saul Perlmutter is a renowned U.S. astrophysicist, Nobel Prize winner, and member of prestigious scientific organizations, known for his groundbreaking work on the accelerating expansion of the universe. |
| Saul David was an American book editor and film producer. |
| Saul Griffith is an Australian-American inventor and renewable electricity advocate, known for founding or co-founding companies such as Otherlab, Makani Power, and Instructables. |
| Saul Arno Teukolsky is a prominent theoretical astrophysicist and professor known for his research in general relativity, relativistic astrophysics, and computational astrophysics. |
| Saúl Ñíguez Esclapez, also known as Saúl, is a Spanish professional footballer who plays for Atlético Madrid as a central or defensive midfielder and can also play as a box-to-box midfielder or left-back. |
