Samvel

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Samvel Pronunciation

Samvel is pronounced sahm-VEL /sɑmˈvɛl/Medium

Meaning: An Armenian form of Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'Low

In 30 seconds: God has heard; the name of God: Samvel is the Armenian Samuel — 'God has heard'. Crisp, classic, and warm (said 'sahm-VEL').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Armenian

MeaningAn Armenian form of Samuel — from Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God'

U.S. rank (2024)#6737 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2022

Total births (all-time)≈ 199

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Samvel is an Armenian form of Samuel — from the Hebrew Shemuel, 'God has heard; the name of God' (the prophet who anointed the first kings of Israel). A crisp, classic Armenian name (said 'sahm-VEL'; nickname Sam).

In the U.S. it appears in Armenian families. Rare, God-has-heard at the root, and classic.

Did you know? Samuel means 'God has heard; the name of God' in Hebrew — Samvel is its Armenian form, crisp and classic (said 'sahm-VEL').

Overall data confidence 55%

References — Samvel — Armenian form of Samuel

Variations

SamuelSamvell

Nicknames

Sam

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Armenian

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Samvel?

Samvel is pronounced sahm-VEL (/sɑmˈvɛl/). Press play above to hear Samvel said aloud.

How do you say Samvel?

Samvel is said sahm-VEL (/sɑmˈvɛl/). Press play above to hear Samvel said aloud.

What does the name Samvel mean?

Samvel is the Armenian Samuel — Hebrew 'God has heard; the name of God'.

Is Samvel a boy or girl name?

Samvel is a boy's name.

How popular is Samvel?

Samvel is a rare name in the U.S.