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Samuel

Meaning

From the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu'el) which could mean either "name of God" or "God has heard".

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Name Personality

Based on famous people named Samuel and cultural associations, this name tends to be associated with:

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Integrity
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Famous People Named Samuel

Samuel (Bible)

Biblical prophet and judge who anointed the first kings of Israel.

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Samuel

before 1070 BCEI.

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Samuel Blommaert

Samuel Blommaert (Bloemaert, Blommaerts, Blommaart, Blomert, etc.

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Samuel Barber

Samuel Osmond Barber II (March 9, 1910 – January 23, 1981) was an American composer, pianist, conductor, baritone, and music educator, and one of the most celebrated composers of the 20th century.

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Samuel Shellabarger

Samuel Shellabarger (18 May 1888 – 21 March 1954) was an American educator and author of both scholarly works and best-selling historical novels.

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