Definitions

1. noun

A male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from ‘shmuel’, meaning ‘heard of God’.

“The baby’s name is Samuel, after his grandfather.”

2. proper noun

A biblical figure, the son of Hannah and Elkanah, who is said to have been heard by God before birth.

“The prophet Samuel anointed Saul as the first king of Israel.”

3. noun

A variant spelling of the surname Samuel.

“The famous author Samuel is a renowned expert in his field.”