Origin and Meaning of Sammuel

Name of God; heard by God

Origin: Hebrew - Sammuel is a variant spelling of Samuel, derived from the Hebrew name שְׁמוּאֵל (Shemu'el), which means 'his name is God' or 'God has heard'.

• Sammuel, as a variant of Samuel, is often associated with the biblical prophet and judge who anointed the first two kings of Israel, Saul and David.
• The name Sammuel is less common than Samuel but has gained some popularity in modern naming trends, particularly in English-speaking countries.
• Notable bearers of the name include Samuel Adams, a Founding Father of the USA, and Samuel L. Jackson, an acclaimed actor.
• While Samuel saw its highest popularity in the United States during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, variations like Sammuel have emerged more recently.
• Variations of the name include Sam, Sammi, and Samuelito in Spanish-speaking cultures.