Samvel
Heard by God; Armenian form of Samuel
GenderBoyOriginArmenianSay itsahm-VELPopularityUncommon
Pronounced sahm-VEL
About the name Samvel
Samvel is the Armenian form of Samuel, meaning heard by God, and carries a legendary tale of its own in Armenian literature. It blends biblical faith with national storytelling.
Faithful and introspective, guided by strong values.
Fun fact
Samvel is also the title character of a famous historical novel by the writer Raffi.
Nicknames for Samvel
Samo
Variations
Similar names
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