Gender: Male
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Prophet and Judge, Heard by God, God has heard
Pronunciation: shmoo-ul, /ˈʃmuːəl/, SH M Y UW AH L
Popularity Rank: #16,702
Derived from the Hebrew name 'שְׁמוּאֵל' (Shemu'el) meaning 'God has heard'. In the Bible, Shmuel was a prophet and judge who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
The name Shmuel is of Hebrew origin and means Prophet and Judge, Heard by God, God has heard. It is often used as a Male name and is mostly used as a First Name.
Shmuel is commonly found in Israel, Palestine, United States of America, and 30 more countries.
Phonetic Pronunciation: shmoo-ul
IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet): /ˈʃmuːəl/
ARPAbet Phonetic Pronunciation: SH M Y UW AH L
SH: Pronounce as in "she" (SH IY)
M: Pronounce as in "man" (M AE N)
Y: Pronounce as in "yes" (Y EH S)
UW: Pronounce as in "blue" (B L UW)
AH: Pronounce as in "but" (B AH T)
L: Pronounce as in "let" (L EH T)
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At NamesLook, the name Shmuel is recorded 2,610 times globally, ranking it as the 16,702th most common name worldwide.
Shmuel is most prevalent in Israel, with 1,533 occurrences, making it the 469th most popular name in the country.
In Israel, the name Shmuel is found among 1 in every 211 people, showcasing its highest frequency there.
| Country | Rank | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | #469 | 1 : 211 |
| Palestine | #828 | 1 : 450 |
| United States of America | #9,396 | 1 : 8,149 |
This chart displays the ranking of the name Shmuel from 1980 to 2023, based on the most recent data from the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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