Hebrew · Boy name
Saul
“asked for, prayed for”
About the name Saul
Saul is a Hebrew name meaning ‘asked for’ or ‘prayed for’. It is most famously associated with Saul, the first king of Israel, who appears in the Hebrew Bible. The name Saul is distinct from Paul the Apostle, whose original name was also Saul but who is a separate historical figure in the New Testament. The name has remained in use in Jewish and Christian traditions due to its biblical roots.
- Meaning
- asked for, prayed for
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- SAWL(1 syl.)
Middle names for Saul
- Saul David
- Saul James
- Saul Alexander
- Saul Michael
- Saul Joseph
Questions about Saul
- What does Saul mean?
- Saul is a Hebrew name meaning "asked for, prayed for".
- How do you pronounce Saul?
- Saul is pronounced SAWL, with emphasis on the first syllable.
- What are variants of Saul?
- Variants of Saul include Shaul.
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