The name Schmuel is a boy's name of Yiddish origin.

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Schmuel is the Yiddish variant of the Hebrew name Samuel (שְׁמוּאֵל/Shmuel). It carries the same meaning as its Hebrew counterpart: 'name of God' or 'God has heard.' This name has deep significance in Jewish communities, particularly among Ashkenazi Jews of Eastern European descent. Pronounced 'shMOO-el,' it reflects the distinctive phonetics of Yiddish language adaptations of biblical names. Schmuel appears in numerous Yiddish literary works and has been carried by notable Jewish scholars and rabbis throughout history. While less common than Samuel in contemporary usage, it remains a meaningful choice for families honoring their Jewish heritage or Yiddish-speaking ancestors.

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