Samuel

Origine et signification de Samuel

Samuel comes from the Hebrew Shemu'el, 'God has heard' or 'name of God' — in the Bible the prophet who anointed Israel's first kings. The name expresses trust in a God who hears prayers. It is very widespread in the English-speaking countries, France, Germany, Spain and Scandinavia. The Italian form is Samuele. Borne by great inventors and writers, it blends spirituality and ingenuity. It evokes listening, gift and a calm inner strength.

Variantes dans le monde

Comment dire Samuel dans d’autres langues.

Personnalités célèbres

• Samuel Morse— inventeur
• Samuel Beckett— écrivain
• Samuel Barber— compositeur