Samual is a spelling of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard' (and 'the name of God'). In the Bible, Samuel was the prophet who anointed the first kings of Israel. A crisp, classic name; the transposed spelling is a variant (nicknames Sam, Sammy).

It registers thinly beside Samuel. Rare in this spelling, God-has-heard at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Samuel means 'God has heard' (Hebrew Shemuel, also 'the name of God') — Samual is a transposed spelling of the classic name, crisp and timeless (said 'SAM-yoo-əl').

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Behind the Name — Samuel — root etymology

Variations

SamuelSamwelSammuel

Nicknames

Sam

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What does the name Samual mean?

Samual spells Samuel — Hebrew 'God has heard; the name of God'.

How do you pronounce Samual?

It's said SAM-yoo-əl /ˈsæm.ju.əl/ — three syllables, stress on the first.

Is Samual a boy or girl name?

Samual is a boy's name.

How popular is Samual?

Samual is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Samuel is far more common.