Saul

/ˈsɔl/ noun

Definition

A boy's name; also the biblical king Saul who was the first king of Israel in ancient Hebrew scripture.

Etymology

From Hebrew 'Sha'ul' (asked for, requested), referencing the biblical story where the prophet Samuel gave the people a king they asked for.

Kelly Says

Saul becomes Paul in the Bible after a spiritual transformation—so the name itself went through the ultimate identity change, making it a powerful example of how names can mark before-and-after moments in history.

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