שאול
Sha'ul
שאול (Sha'ul) is the Hebrew form of the male given name Saul.
שאול is used as a masculine given name.
Meaning: male given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
Sha'ul
Did you know?
- In Hebrew, the word for 'the underworld' or 'the grave' is שְׁאוֹל, which is spelled almost identically to the name שאול but differs in pronunciation.
- The name שאול comes from the root for 'asked' or 'borrowed', implying that the child was a gift asked of God.
- The name שאול is historically linked to the name 'Paul' in the New Testament, as the figure Saul of Tarsus is often referred to by both names.
Examples in context
- שמי שאול.My name is Saul.This sentence is useful for introducing yourself using the name שאול.Tatoeba #11833979 by shekitten, translation #11832258 by shekitten
- הייתה לי שיחה עמוקה עם שָׁאוּל בנושאים חשובים. הוא תמיד מבין ונותן ייעוץ מעולה.I had a deep conversation with Saul about important matters. He always understands and provides great advice.
- שאול הוא חבר שלי.Shaul hu haver sheli.Saul is my friend.
- האם שאול נמצא כאן?Ha'im Shaul nimtza kan?Is Saul here?
Example conversation
Itay and Agur are talking on the phone about a mutual friend.
- איתי Itayדיברת עם שאול היום?Dibart im Shaul hayom?Did you speak with Saul today?
- עגור Adiכן, הוא היה נחמד מאוד.Ken, hu haya nekhmad me'od.Yes, he was very nice.
- איתי Itayמעולה, הוא מחפש אותך.Me'ule, hu mekhapesh otakh.Great, he is looking for you.
- עגור Adiאני אתקשר אליו מאוחר יותר.Ani etkasher elav me'uchar yoter.I will call him later.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries שאול, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
