Shmuel: meaning of the Hebrew name
שְׁמוּאֵל
Pronounced shmoo-EL
Meaning of Shmuel
Shmuel recalls the verse "for I asked him of the Lord", a child asked of God. The prophet Samuel, Hannah's son, anointed both Saul and David as kings.
And it came to pass, when the time was come about, that Hannah conceived, and bore a son; and she called his name Samuel: ‘because I have asked him of the LORD.’
וַיְהִי לִתְקֻפוֹת הַיָּמִים וַתַּהַר חַנָּה וַתֵּלֶד בֵּן וַתִּקְרָא אֶת־שְׁמוֹ שְׁמוּאֵל כִּי מֵיְהֹוָה שְׁאִלְתִּיו׃
Shmuel in Hebrew
Shmuel is written שמואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁמוּאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- שShin
- מMem
- וVav
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 377 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- Meaningasked of God
- Pronunciationshmoo-EL
- Hebrewשמואל
- Syllables2
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Shmuel ranked #21 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (774 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #15, in 2020 and 2021.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 21 | 774 |
| 2023 | 21 | 812 |
| 2022 | 21 | 792 |
| 2021 | 15 | 843 |
| 2020 | 15 | 867 |
| 2019 | 16 | 861 |
| 2018 | 17 | 906 |
| 2017 | 18 | 792 |
| 2016 | 20 | 775 |
| 2015 | 18 | 786 |
| 2014 | 28 | 606 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Shmuel
What does the name Shmuel mean?
Shmuel recalls the verse "for I asked him of the Lord", a child asked of God. The prophet Samuel, Hannah's son, anointed both Saul and David as kings.
How do you pronounce Shmuel?
Shmuel is pronounced shmoo-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Shmuel in Hebrew?
Shmuel is written שמואל in Hebrew (with vowel points: שְׁמוּאֵל).
Is Shmuel a biblical name?
Yes. Shmuel appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Samuel 1:20.
How popular is the name Shmuel in Israel?
In 2024, Shmuel ranked #21 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (774 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #15, in 2020 and 2021. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Shmuel?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling שמואל adds up to 377 (Shin 300 + Mem 40 + Vav 6 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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