Samuel

American  

[sam-yoo-uhl] / ˈsæm yu əl /

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.

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Samuel British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of Samuel

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

Example Sentences

“It’s now more interesting to look at smaller companies that have been left behind,” said Samuel Rines, macro strategist with WisdomTree.

From Barron's

"When donations are left outside the shop, the chances are it's not going to useable at all," said retail manager Claire Samuel.

From BBC

Jay Stein was born to Samuel and Sylvia Stein in New York on June 17, 1937, and grew up mostly in Los Angeles.

From The Wall Street Journal

The new series will be directed by Michael Samuels, known for British dramas The Windermere Children and Any Human Heart.

From BBC

“I’m sorry,” he replied, “that was Samuel L. Jackson.”

From The Wall Street Journal