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Shemuel

♂ Boy

Pronounced sheh-moo-EL /ʃɛ.muˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: The Hebrew form of Samuel, Shemuel, usually read as 'God has heard' (from shama, 'to hear') or 'name of God' — the biblical prophet who anointed Saul and David.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Hebrew form of Samuel: Shemuel means 'God has heard' (said 'sheh-moo-EL'). Biblical, and still used in Jewish families.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningThe Hebrew form of Samuel, Shemuel, usually read as 'God has heard' (from shama, 'to hear') or 'name of God' — the biblical prophet who anointed Saul and David.
U.S. rank (2024)#13877 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2014
Total births (all-time)≈ 127

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 201419932024

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

Shemuel is the Hebrew original behind Samuel, borne by the prophet who anointed Israel's first two kings. It is generally read 'God has heard', tying it to his call in the night at Shiloh; some read it 'name of God'. Jewish families still use the Hebrew spelling directly. Ancient, prophetic, and warm (said 'sheh-moo-EL').

In the U.S. the Shemuel spelling appears only rarely, well behind Samuel. Rare, Hebrew-rooted, and biblical.

Did you know? Shemuel is Samuel in its original Hebrew — the prophet who heard a voice in the night and answered, 'Here I am.' The name itself is read as 'God has heard' (said 'sheh-moo-EL').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Shemuel — Hebrew form of Samuel; 'God has heard'

Variations

SamuelShmuelSamuil

Nicknames

ShmuliSam

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If you like Shemuel…

Samuel— the English form of the same name
Shmuel— the Yiddish-style contraction
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Frequently Asked

What does the name Shemuel mean?

Shemuel is the Hebrew form of Samuel, usually read 'God has heard' — the biblical prophet who anointed Saul and David.

How do you pronounce Shemuel?

It's said sheh-moo-EL /ʃɛ.muˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Shemuel a boy or girl name?

Shemuel is a boy's name.

How popular is Shemuel?

Shemuel is a rare spelling for boys in the U.S., far behind Samuel.

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