Samuel (en. Samuel)

/sa.my.ɛl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Masculine first name of Hebrew origin meaning 'the name of God'.
Samuel is a very popular name in many cultures.
Samuel est un prénom très populaire dans de nombreuses cultures.
Biblical character, prophet, and judge of Israel.
Samuel plays a major role in the books of Samuel in the Bible.
Samuel a un rôle majeur dans les livres de Samuel dans la Bible.
Can refer to a wise or respected person.
He is known for his wisdom, just like the Samuel of ancient times.
Il est connu pour sa sagesse, tout comme le Samuel des anciens temps.

Etymology

Comes from the Hebrew שְמוּאֵל (Shemu'el), meaning 'name of God'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

Samuel at school
Refers to a studious or exemplary student.
Samuel à l'école
Samuel angry
Used to describe someone who is very angry or irritable.
Samuel en colère
A modern Samuel
Refers to a person who embodies the qualities of a contemporary leader.
Un Samuel moderne

Related Words

samou
A nickname or shorthand for Samuel.
samou
samuelien
Related to Samuel or his ideas.
samuelien

Slang Meanings

A cool or nice guy.
He's a real samuel, always ready to help.
C'est un vrai samuel, toujours prêt à aider.
A wise person.
Listen to his advice, he's quite samuel.
Écoute ses conseils, il est assez samuel.