What does the name Shmuel mean?

The name Shmuel means "God has heard".

What is the origin of the name Shmuel?

Shmuel is a name of Hebrew origin.

In 2023, 229 babies were named Shmuel in the United States. The name is currently stable in popularity.

Yes, Shmuel is traditionally used as a boy's name.

Boy's name

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Births Last Year: 229 →

All-Time Total: 5,709

Peak Year: 2022

Shmuel is a Hebrew name derived from the root word "sh'ma," meaning "heard" or "asked of God." It has biblical origins.

Boy names closely related to Shmuel

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Girl names closely related to Shmuel

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Names with similar meaning to Shmuel

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