SAUL  

Gender: M
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: "asked for, desired, prayed for"

Popularity in 2008: #329

Jewish parents in particular may be drawn to this quiet, composed name of the first king of Israel; also associated with novelist Saul Bellow. Its meaning makes it appropriate for a long-awaited child.

Variations:
Shaul

International Variations:
Saula, Saúl (Spanish)

Saul is being discussed in our message boards:

• Baby Boy WDYT of the possible names?
• Help needed with names please!
• We have a came to a decision, but....
• Create Your Own Family (10 Kids!)
• Another Large Family Baby Name Game... Of Course!!!!

Read Nameberry blog posts about Saul:

• SMASHING STEREOTYPES: Nameberry to the rescue
• KISSING COUSIN NAMES: Names that don't look related--but are