Самуи́л
Samuílmasculine
Samuel is a male given name in Russian, expressed as Самуи́л (Samuíl). Wiktionary also lists Самойло (Samojlo).
Meaning: male given name (name)
Ways to say it
| Russian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Самуи́л | Samuíl | masculine |
| Самойло | Samojlo | masculine |
The name is a masculine given name. In certain contexts, such as religious or historical settings, the form Самуил is used.
Which one should you use?
The form Самуил is used in some regions, particularly in religious or historical contexts. Additionally, the form Самойло exists as a variation.
How do you pronounce it?
Samuíl
Did you know?
- Russian uses a specific set of 'saints' calendars called святцы to determine when a child named Самуи́л would celebrate their name day, a tradition distinct from birthdays.
- When translating foreign texts, Russian translators sometimes choose between Самуи́л and Сэмюэл depending on whether they want the character to sound like a Russian citizen or a foreigner.
- The name is quite rare in modern Russia compared to Western countries, often appearing as a 'vintage' name used by parents seeking a unique, old-fashioned feel.
Examples in context
- Его зовут Самуи́л.Yego zavut Samuil.His name is Samuel.
- Самуи́л пришёл сегодня рано.Samuil prishol segodnya rano.Samuel arrived early today.
- Это старая книга Самуи́ла.Eto staraya kniga Samuil'a.This is Samuel's old book.
Example conversation
Dmitry and Anastasia are talking about a colleague.
- Дмитрий DmitryТы видела Самуи́ла сегодня?Ty videla Samuila segodnya?Have you seen Samuel today?
- Анастасия AnastasiaНет, я его не видела.Net, ya ego ne videla.No, I haven't seen him.
- Дмитрий DmitryНадо позвонить Самуи́лу по работе.Nado pozvonit Samuilu po rabote.I need to call Samuel about work.
- Анастасия AnastasiaЯ передам ему это позже.Ya peredam emu eto pozže.I will tell him that later.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “samuel” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
