Shemuel
Meaning of Shemuel
Shemuel is a male name with Hebrew origins. In Hebrew, it is pronounced as sheh-MOO-el (/ʃɛ.muˈɛl/). In English, it is pronounced as SHEM-yoo-el (/ˈʃɛm.ju.əl/). The name has variations, with Samuel being the most common one. Shemuel has been used for newborns in the United States of America, with varying popularity over the years. In recent years, it has ranked between 7 and 11 in terms of occurrence. This name carries a strong biblical association as it was the name of an important prophet in the Old Testament. It signifies "heard by God" or "God has heard," making it a meaningful choice for parents seeking a name with spiritual significance.
Pronunciation
Hebrew
- Pronunced as sheh-MOO-el (/ʃɛ.muˈɛl/)
English
- Pronunced as SHEM-yoo-el (/ˈʃɛm.ju.əl/)
U.S. Popularity Chart
Notable People Named Shemuel
| Shemuel Shelomo Boyarski - Rabbi Shemuel Shelomo ben Moshe Meir Boyarski, also known as "Rashash Boyarski," was a Lithuanian rabbinical scholar and ritual scribe who lived in Jerusalem and authored the book Ammudei Shesh in 1894. |
| Shemuel Yeivin, also spelled Shmuel, was an Israeli archaeologist and the first director of the Israel Antiquities Authority. |
