What Does the Name Saul Mean
The name Saul comes from Biblical roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Saul below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.
Saul Name Meaning
Biblical, Jewish, Biblical LatinFrom the Hebrew name שָׁאוּל (Sha'ul) which meant "asked for, prayed for". This was the name of the first king of Israel, as told in the Old Testament. Before the end of his reign he...
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