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Samuela

♂ Boy

Pronounced sah-moo-EH-lah /ˌsɑː.muˈɛ.lə/Medium

Meaning: The Italian and Fijian masculine form of Samuel, from the Hebrew for 'God has heard' (or 'name of God'). Despite the -a ending it is a boy's name in these traditions.Low

In 30 seconds: The Italian and Fijian form of Samuel: Samuela means 'God has heard' (said 'sah-moo-EH-lah'). A boy's name here.
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Origin MediumItalian, Hebrew, Fijian
MeaningThe Italian and Fijian masculine form of Samuel, from the Hebrew for 'God has heard' (or 'name of God'). Despite the -a ending it is a boy's name in these traditions.
U.S. rank (2023)#13813 ↗ Rising
2023 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1995
Total births (all-time)≈ 42

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201619902023

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Samuela is the Italian and Fijian masculine form of Samuel, from the Hebrew for 'God has heard' (or 'name of God'). In these traditions the -a ending is masculine, not feminine — a heritage form, rare in the U.S. (said 'sah-moo-EH-lah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S., mostly in Italian and Fijian families. Rare, biblical, and warm.

Did you know? Samuela is the masculine Italian and Fijian form of Samuel, Hebrew for 'God has heard' — a boy's name despite its flowing -a ending (said 'sah-moo-EH-lah').
Overall data confidence 50%
References — Samuela — Italian/Fijian masculine form of Samuel; Hebrew 'God has heard'

Variations

SamuelSamueleSamwela

Nicknames

SamSammy

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Samuela mean?

Samuela is the masculine Italian and Fijian form of Samuel, Hebrew for 'God has heard.'

How do you pronounce Samuela?

It's said sah-moo-EH-lah /ˌsɑː.muˈɛ.lə/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Samuela a boy or girl name?

Samuela is a boy's name in Italian and Fijian tradition, despite the -a ending.

How popular is Samuela?

Samuela is a rare name in the U.S.

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