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Name Origin

Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'heard by God' or 'God has heard'.

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Famous People

Samuel Adams (1722-1803)

Politician

  • Leader of the American Revolution
  • Signed the Declaration of Independence

Samuel Clemens (Mark Twain) (1835-1910)

Author

  • Wrote iconic American novels like 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'
  • Known for his wit and satire

Samuel L. Jackson (1948-)

Actor

  • Prolific actor in numerous films including 'Pulp Fiction', 'Jurassic Park' and the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Samuel Morse (1791-1872)

Inventor

  • Invented the telegraph and Morse code

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