Saul
[sɔːl]Meaning
Hebrew שָׁאוּל (Šāʾūl), translated as "asked/prayed for"
Background Story
Saul is a Hebrew name, שָׁאוּל (Šāʾūl), translated as "asked/prayed for". Its Greek form is Σαούλ (Saoúl). In the Hebrew Bible it is the name of the first king of the United Monarchy of Israel and Judah.
Temperament
Variations
Saulie, Saulo
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