Samuel

[ sam-yoo-uhl ]

noun

1. a judge and prophet of Israel. 1 Samuel 1–3; 8–15.
2. either of two books of the Bible bearing his name. : 1 Sam., 2 Sam.
3. a male given name.

Samuel

/ ˈsæmjʊəl /

noun

1. a Hebrew prophet, seer, and judge, who anointed the first two kings of the Israelites (I Samuel 1–3; 8–15)
2. either of the two books named after him, I and II Samuel

Word History and Origins

Origin of Samuel¹

From Late Latin Samuhel, from Greek Samouḗl, from Hebrew Shĕmūʾēl “Name of El (God),” or “His name is El (God)”