Samuel is a male given name of Hebrew origin, commonly used in English-speaking countries. It originates from the Hebrew name Shmuel, meaning “name of God” or “God has heard.” In English, it is typically pronounced with two syllables and a light, unstressed final syllable, often realized as /ˈsæm.ju.əl/ or /ˈsæm.juː.əl/, depending on the speaker and dialect.
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