Samuli

Samuli is a Finnish given name functioning as the native Finnish form of Samuel, which derives from the Hebrew Shemu'el, composed of elements meaning either heard by God or name of God. The name entered Finnish usage through Biblical tradition, as Samuel was a prominent prophet and judge in the Hebrew scriptures who anointed the first kings of Israel. Samuli has been a well-established masculine name in Finland and is closely associated with Finnish cultural and religious heritage. Related forms include Samuel, Samuele, and Samu.