name
Saul
sawl
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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.