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Saúl

"asked for, prayed for"

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sah·OOL

2 syllables. The highlighted syllable takes the stress. Pronunciation guide

Where it comes from

Hebrew Sha'ul (asked for, prayed for), from sha'al (to ask)

What Saúl means

Saúl is a boy name of Hebrew origin meaning "asked for, prayed for". It comes from Hebrew Sha'ul (asked for, prayed for), from sha'al (to ask). It is pronounced sah-OOL.

First king of Israel. Saúl Canelo Álvarez, boxing champion from Guadalajara.

Popularity: one of the most common names in Mexico. See the current top names.

Related meanings: faith, gift.

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Saúl means asked for, prayed for

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