Shmuel Name Meaning & Origin
Shmuel
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Origin of the name Samuel:
The Ecclesiastic Late Latin form of the Ecclesiastic Greek Samouel, which is from the Hebrew Shmuel, a name derived from shěmū’ē‘l (name of God, his name is God). Var: Sam. Pet: Sammy.
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From the Hebrew "Shma-Kel" G0d Heard. Shmuel was the son of Chana (Hannah) - G0d heard her prayers. He was the prophet who annointed king Saul and King David.
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