Sameli
Hebrew · Boy · 3 syllables
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About the name Sameli
Sameli is a Finnish diminutive form of Samuel, derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, which means "God has heard" or "asked of God." The name combines the Hebrew elements "shem" (name/fame) and "El" (God).
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Etymology
Sameli is a Finnish diminutive form of Samuel, derived from the Hebrew name Shemu'el, which means "God has heard" or "asked of God." The name combines the Hebrew elements "shem" (name/fame) and "El" (God). It is primarily used in Finland and other Nordic countries, with roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition through its biblical origin as the name of the Hebrew prophet Samuel.
Sameli currently ranks #1,098 in the United States as a boy's name.
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