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Samuel is the international spelling of the Hebrew biblical name Shmuel, rooted in the verse 'for I have asked him of the Lord.' The name carries profound meaning of prayer, request, and divine response, serving as testimony to the unique relationship between man and his Creator. The use of the Latinized spelling 'Samuel' reflects the modern trend of adopting biblical names in their international form while maintaining the original cultural and religious identity. The name represents a bridge between worlds - between ancient tradition and modern life, between Jewish culture and the global sphere. In the Bible, Samuel the Prophet is one of the most central and influential figures in the history of the people of Israel. He was the last of the judges and the first in the line of great prophets. His mother Hannah, who was barren, prayed with a broken heart at the temple in Shiloh and asked God for a son. When her prayer was answered, she named her son Samuel - 'for I have asked him of the Lord.' Samuel grew up in the temple under the guardianship of Eli the priest, and at a young age received divine prophecy. He was the one who anointed Saul as the first king of Israel, and later, when Saul was rejected, anointed King David. Samuel served as a spiritual leader, judge, and continuer of Moses' path, and his influence on shaping the kingdom of Israel was decisive. The name Samuel, in its international spelling, carries all this historical and spiritual weight, granting its bearer an identity of leadership, prophecy, and deep connection to faith. In the modern era, the name Samuel has become particularly popular among families seeking a name that is both traditional and international. The Latinized spelling allows a child to integrate easily into a multicultural environment, whether in Israel or in the diaspora. The name sounds familiar and pleasant in many languages - English, French, Spanish, and more - thus giving its bearer an advantage in the global world. At the same time, it maintains a strong connection to Jewish sources and values of prayer, faith, and response. Many families choose the name Samuel to honor family heritage, connect the younger generation to its roots, while simultaneously providing tools for success in the modern world. The name expresses a delicate balance between conservatism and openness, between unique identity and universal belonging.

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Samuel | Sam | Sammy

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1 Samuel 1:20 - And she called his name Samuel: Because I have asked him of the Lord

In Kabbalah, the name Samuel symbolizes the power of prayer and petition that rises from the heart to heaven. It represents the transition from matter to spirit, from human aspiration to divine response. The name carries the sefirah of Yesod - the foundation that connects the upper worlds to the world of action, just as Samuel served as an intermediary between God and the people of Israel.

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Samuel L. Jackson - Famous American actor | Samuel Beckett - Irish Nobel Prize-winning writer and playwright | Samuel Morse - Inventor of the telegraph and Morse code | Samuel Coleridge - English Romantic poet | Samuel Adams - American Revolution leader

שמואל | עמנואל | שמעון | עזריאל | נתנאל | דניאל

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