Samuela

Samuela is the feminine variant of the biblical name Samuel, which has its origin in ancient Hebrew, specifically in the name Shemuel or śəmūʾēl (שְׁמוּאֵל).

What does the name Samuela mean?

The name Samuela is derived from the biblical Samuel and has its roots in ancient Hebrew. Depending on interpretation, it can be translated as 'asked of God,' 'the one heard by God,' or 'the name of God.' The origins of Samuela can be found in the ancient Hebrew vocabulary, where the first components sha'ál (שָׁאַל‎) meaning 'to ask, to request,' shamá (שָׁמַע) meaning 'to hear, to respond,' or shém (שֵׁם) meaning 'name, descendant' are combined with the second element 'êl (אֵל) meaning 'God' and 'the Mighty.' Alternatives to Samuela include Schmuel, Shemuel, Shmuel, Samual, Samuli, Samuil, Samuele, Samouel, Samueh, and Samu.

Where does the name Samuela come from?

The etymology of Samuela is of ancient Hebrew nature, with meanings such as 'asked of God' or 'the one heard by God.' The composition in ancient Hebrew includes sha'ál, which means 'to ask, to request,' or shamá, which means 'to hear, to respond,' as well as shém for 'name, descendant' and 'êl for 'God, the Mighty.' This language is also present in Italian.

How do you pronounce Samuela?

Sa-mue-la

When is the name day of Samuela?

The name day for Samuela is celebrated on August 20 and October 10.

Popularity

In Germany, Samuela is a rather rare first name. Currently, it ranks 5,884th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2013 when it reached 2,008th place. Over the last ten years, Samuela has been chosen as a first name approximately 60 times, placing it 3,396th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it is ranked 3,479th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ela / Sam / Sami / Sammy / Samu / Samy / Samüla

Similar first names

Famous people

• Samuela Davetawalu (rugby player)
• Samuela Marayawa (rugby player)