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Saul
sawl
Saul (name) means the first king of Israel in the Old Testament. Example: “The Bible recounts the reign and downfall of King Saul.”
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1
The first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
"The Bible recounts the reign and downfall of King Saul."
2
A male given name of Hebrew origin.
"Saul grew up in a small coastal town."
3
A surname.
"The letter was signed by a Mr. Saul."
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Etymology
From Hebrew שָׁאַל, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for," via Greek Saoúl and Latin Saul.
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What does “Saul” mean?
The word “Saul” means the first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
How do you pronounce “Saul”?
“Saul” is pronounced sawl (/sɔːl/ in IPA).
How do you use “Saul” in a sentence?
Here is “Saul” used in a sentence: “The Bible recounts the reign and downfall of King Saul.”
What part of speech is “Saul”?
“Saul” is a name.
Where does the word “Saul” come from?
The word “Saul” comes from Latin. From Hebrew שָׁאַל, meaning "asked for" or "prayed for," via Greek Saoúl and Latin Saul.
Is “Saul” a common word?
“Saul” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Saul” have?
“Saul” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the first king of Israel in the Old Testament.
Is Saul a common first name today?
Saul is a male given name of Hebrew origin best known from its use as the name of the first king of Israel in the Old Testament. It is also used as a surname, and while less common than some biblical names, it remains in use today.
Is Saul used as both a first name and a surname?
Yes, Saul functions both as a given name of Hebrew origin and as a surname. Context usually makes clear which use is intended.
Where does the name Saul come from?
Saul is a male given name of Hebrew origin, most notably associated with the first king of Israel described in the Old Testament. It has been used as both a first name and a surname since.
