Shamuel
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A distinctive boy name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shamuel first appeared in US Social Security records in 2013.
Over 5 babies have been named Shamuel in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shamuel is a new entry on the US charts , currently ranked #34,127 for boy names in the US .
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- Gender
- Boy
- Popularity Rank
- #34,127
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Nordic origin
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Arabic alaa origin
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#34,158 in US
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"river crossing dweller"
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About the Name Shamuel
Shamuel is a boy name .
Shamuel is currently ranked #34,127 in popularity for boy names in the United States.
Common nicknames for Shamuel include Sha, Sham, Shamy, Shamie, Uel, Uely, Uelie, Shy, Shie, and Shakins. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Shamuel include Shamar, Shamir . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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