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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 Clemens (1835-1910)

Writer, Humorist

  • Authored classic novels like 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer' and 'Adventures of Huckleberry Finn'
  • Known for his wit and satirical commentary on society

Samuel L. Jackson (1948-)

Actor, Producer

  • Known for his distinctive voice and intense performances
  • Starred in numerous blockbuster films including 'Pulp Fiction', 'Jurassic Park', and the Marvel Cinematic Universe

Samuel Adams (1722-1803)

Political activist, Founding Father

  • Key figure in the American Revolution
  • Signed the Declaration of Independence
  • Helped establish the Sons of Liberty and organized protests against British rule

Samuel Beckett (1906-1989)

Playwright, Novelist, Poet

  • Nobel Prize in Literature laureate (1969)
  • Known for his absurdist plays and novels such as 'Waiting for Godot' and 'Molloy'

Samuel Pepys (1633-1703)

Diarist, Administrator

  • Author of the famous diary chronicling life in London during the 17th century

Samuel Taylor Coleridge (1772-1834)

Poet, Literary Critic

  • Romantic era poet known for works like 'The Rime of the Ancient Mariner' and 'Kubla Khan'

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