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Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: SAM-ul /ˈsæm.əl/
Origin: Hebrew; Korean
Meaning: Hebrew: 'God has heard'; Korean: 'to be born'
Historical & Cultural Background
The name Samul has its roots in the Hebrew name Samuel, which is derived from the elements "shmuel," meaning "heard by God" or "God has heard." This name transitioned through various languages, including Greek as "Samouel" and Latin as "Samuel," before being adopted into Old French as "Samuel." The name entered the English language during the Norman Conquest in the 11th century, where it became widely used in Christian contexts, particularly due to its biblical significance. Historically, Samuel is a prominent figure in the Hebrew Bible, serving as a prophet and judge who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
His story is recounted in the books of 1 Samuel and 2 Samuel, which were composed around the 10th century BCE. The name's enduring presence in religious texts, including the King James Bible published in 1611, has contributed to its lasting significance in Christian and Jewish traditions.
Culturally, the name Samul, as a variant of Samuel, carries connotations of divine favor and communication, resonating with themes of guidance and leadership. In various cultures, the name has been associated with wisdom and authority, reflecting the characteristics of its biblical namesake.
Additionally, diminutive forms such as Sam have emerged, further embedding the name within familial and social contexts, although the focus remains on its historical and cultural roots.
Famous people named Samul
In this section, you will find notable people named Samul. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Samul who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
We also feature individuals named Samul who have made meaningful contributions to science, politics, athletics, literature, and other areas of public interest.
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Samul Naurin is a musician best known for his work with the band Samul and the traditional Korean music group Samulnori.
Samul is a musician best known for his contributions to the genre of traditional Korean percussion music.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
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U.S. Historical Usage
The name Samul was first seen in the United States in 1882.
Samul has ranked as high as #881 nationally, which occurred in 1925, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Samul has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Samul is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Samul was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Samul
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Samul.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1971 | 5 |
| 1959 | 6 |
| 1957 | 6 |
| 1950 | 6 |
| 1949 | 5 |
| 1948 | 5 |
| 1947 | 5 |
| 1942 | 7 |
| 1941 | 5 |
| 1940 | 6 |
| 1938 | 7 |
| 1936 | 5 |
| 1935 | 9 |
| 1934 | 8 |
| 1933 | 5 |
| 1932 | 8 |
| 1930 | 9 |
| 1929 | 7 |
| 1928 | 8 |
| 1927 | 5 |
| 1926 | 13 |
| 1925 | 13 |
| 1924 | 10 |
| 1923 | 11 |
| 1922 | 9 |
| 1921 | 10 |
| 1920 | 9 |
| 1918 | 8 |
| 1917 | 6 |
| 1915 | 5 |
| 1882 | 5 |