boy · Hebrew

Samuel

/SA-muel/

Meaning: God has heard

Samuel at a glance

Meaning: God has heard
Origin: Hebrew
Religion: Christian
Gender: boy
Pronunciation: SA-muel
Syllables: 2
Popularity: classic
Variants & Spellings: Saamuel, Samuelah, Samuelo, Sammuel, Saamuelah, Saamuelo

Lucky details for Samuel

Number: 5
Color: Turquoise
Stone: Emerald
Flower: Lavender
Day: Wednesday
Planet: Mercury
Zodiac: Gemini
Metal: Mercury alloy

Samuel is a Hebrew name meaning “god has heard”. Parents choose Samuel for its 2-syllable rhythm and its association with quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety. In Chaldean numerology the letters of Samuel reduce to 5, a number linked with Mercury and with people who are charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere.

Numerology

Chaldean value 5 — Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety.

Personality

Quick-witted, adaptable, loves variety

Positive Traits

Charming, articulate, a natural at making friends anywhere

Negative Traits

Gets restless with routine and may struggle to sit still

Career Suggestions

Marketing, sales, journalism, software, entrepreneurship

Nicknames

Sami Samu Samy Say

Middle Names

Sahil Siddhart Stefaanoso

Sibling Names

Abigail Bethano Elishev Rakhelie

Compatible Names

Aaron Benjaamin Daavid Ezrah Jaconie Leviye

FAQs about the name Samuel

What does the name Samuel mean?

Samuel means “god has heard” and comes from a Hebrew root.

Is Samuel a boy or girl name?

Samuel is most often used as a boy name today.

How do you pronounce Samuel?

Samuel is pronounced SA-muel (2 syllables).

What is the lucky number for Samuel?

The lucky number for Samuel is 5, ruled by Mercury.

What are good nicknames for Samuel?

Popular short forms include Sami, Samu, Samy, Say.