Boy name
Samuel name meaning
“name of God; heard by God”
Samuel means “name of God” or “heard by God” in its established interpretations. It derives from the Hebrew name Shemu’el and is used for boys in Türkiye. A concrete literary association is Samuel Clemens, the author who wrote The Adventures of Tom Sawyer under the pen name Mark Twain.
What does Samuel mean?
Name of God; heard by God
In Turkish: Tanrı'nın adı; Tanrı tarafından işitilen
Samuel names the biblical figure portrayed as a prophet and leader. Turkish also has the form Şamuel. The narrative connection between prayer and being heard has influenced traditional explanations of the name. That narrative interpretation and the linguistic analysis are not necessarily identical, so its competing translations should be presented with care.
Origin of the name Samuel
It derives from Hebrew Shemu'el. The first element is disputed, producing interpretations such as name of God and heard by God.
Double names with Samuel
Double-name ideas built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each name.
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Samuel Müfit
Meaning of each name
- Samuel: name of God; heard by God
- Müfit: beneficial; useful, productive
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Cevat Samuel
Meaning of each name
- Cevat: open-handed; exceptionally generous
- Samuel: name of God; heard by God
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Samuel Bedros
Meaning of each name
- Samuel: name of God; heard by God
- Bedros: rock, solid stone
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Zengin Samuel
Meaning of each name
- Zengin: wealthy; abundant and varied
- Samuel: name of God; heard by God
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Samuel Natık
Meaning of each name
- Samuel: name of God; heard by God
- Natık: speaking; one who speaks
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Mir Samuel
Meaning of each name
- Mir: lord, leader, ruler
- Samuel: name of God; heard by God
How to pronounce Samuel
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /samuel/ |
Is Samuel a boy’s name?
Yes, Samuel is used mostly as a boy’s name. See all boy names.
Samuel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Spellings and similar names
Names that sound like Samuel
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- İsmail♂God has heard
- Abdullah♂Servant of God
- Abdulkadir♂Servant of the All-Powerful
- Abdurrahman♂Servant of the Most Merciful
- Samet♂Self-sufficient
- İlyas♂My God is Yahweh
- Abdülhamid♂Servant of God, the Praiseworthy
- Nurullah♂God's light
- Beytullah♂The House of God
- Emrullah♂God's command or decree
- Mikail♂Who is like God?
Famous people named Samuel
- Samuel Abravaya Marmaralı · b. 1875
- Samuel Avzaradel · b. 1889
FAQ about the name Samuel
What is the meaning of Samuel?
Samuel means “name of God; heard by God”. It derives from Hebrew Shemu'el. The first element is disputed, producing interpretations such as name of God and heard by God.
Is Samuel a boy’s name?
Yes, Samuel is used mostly as a boy’s name.
Is Samuel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Samuel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Samuel?
Samuel is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Samuel have?
Samuel has 3 syllables and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Samuel?
Samuel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 3 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
What names go well with Samuel?
Some ideas: Samuel Müfit; Cevat Samuel; Samuel Bedros.
Famous people named Samuel?
Notable people named Samuel include Samuel Abravaya Marmaralı, Samuel Avzaradel.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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