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The Name Saul - Origin and Meaning of Saul
  



The Name Saul - Origin and Meaning of Saul


Gender

Masculine

Origin of the Name Saul

Hebrew

Usage of the Name Saul

Jewish, English, Biblical

Meaning of the Name Saul

The name Saul comes from the Hebrew name Sha'ul meaning "asked for" or "prayed for".

Famous Bearers

In the Old Testament Saul was the first king of the united Kingdom of Israel.
Bearers of the name include Saul Bellow (1915 - 2005), a Canadian-American writer; Saul Kripke (born 1940), an American philosopher and writer; Saul Williams (born 1972), an American writer, poet, musician, and actor.

Names Related to Saul

List of names related to Saul.
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