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Saul

Name Meaning:

From Hebrew Sha'ul (שָׁאוּל), meaning "asked for" or "prayed for." Saul was the first king of Israel in the Bible. Also the original Hebrew name of the Apostle Paul.

Noteable Namesakes

King Saul (Biblical Figure); Saul Bellow (Nobel Laureate); Saul Goodman (Character in Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul); Saul Steinberg (Cartoonist); Saul (Original name of Apostle Paul)

Origin

Hebrew

Popularity

US: #419, UK: #519

Variations/Nicknames

Shaul; Solly; Sol

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