Name meaning
Shaul
means “asked for, prayed for”
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Gender
- Mostly masculine
- Used in
- Israeli, Jewish
- Spellings
- Shaul · Saul
- Form of
- Saul
- Say it
- shah-OOL
- Letters
- 5
Researched meaning
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Shaul is the Hebrew form of Saul, the first king of Israel, meaning asked for. Saul of Tarsus became the apostle Paul.
Roots
From Hebrew Šāʾūl (asked for).
Where it is used
Saul is related.
Shaul name FAQ
What does the name Shaul mean?
Shaul means “asked for, prayed for”. From Hebrew Šāʾūl (asked for).
Where does the name Shaul come from?
Shaul is of Hebrew origin. Today it is used in Israeli, Jewish families.
How do you pronounce Shaul?
Shaul is usually pronounced shah-OOL.
Is Shaul a boy's or a girl's name?
Shaul is mostly masculine.
What are other spellings of Shaul?
Related spellings and forms include Saul.
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Sources
Name data: Wiktionary-EN. Meaning and background researched by our team from the sources below and written in our own words. Wikipedia and Wiktionary content is licensed CC BY-SA 4.0.