Saint Saul's Day, October 20. Names for children

Saul is a name of Hebrew origin although derived from the Aramaic 'Shaul' which becomes very important in the biblical stories among them with Saul, the king of Edom, Saul the son of Simeon and a Canaanite and by Last Saul the son of Kish of the tribe of Benjamin and the first king of Israel. The na

Saul is a name of Hebrew origin although derived from the Aramaic 'Shaul' which becomes very important in the biblical stories among them with Saul, the king of Edom, Saul the son of Simeon and a Canaanite and by Last Saul the son of Kish of the tribe of Benjamin and the first king of Israel.

The name for children Saul celebrates his name day on October 20, a name with a long tradition that is perfect for a baby.

Curiosities of the name Saúl

This name is used in several languages, for example, 'Saulé' in Lithuanian, 'Saül' in Catalan or 'Сол' in Russian. Its meaning refers to 'the one who has been asked or desired by his people'.

The name for children Saul despite its ancient origin is used more and more frequently in our days gaining increasing popularity, as it is attractive for its sonority and its use not yet widespread.

It is a Hebrew name with personality and strength. Those who bear the name Saul are creative and have a great capacity for persuasion. They are obstinate and defend their convictions in front of others. They are extroverted but value their independence.

Among the personalities that carry this name we can highlight musicians such as the well-known guitarist Slash, whose name is Saúl Hudson or the Mexican musician Saúl Hernández, sportsmen like the Mexican boxer Saúl Álvarez or the Spanish canoeist Saúl Craviotto, novelists like the Nobel Prize for Literature Saul Bellow, artists like the Venezuelan Luis Saúl Valencia known with the pseudonym of Valte Lirical, politicians like the former president of Argentina Carlos Saúl Menem, photographers like the Mexican Saúl Serrano, or actors like the Argentinean Saúl Lisazo, among others.

The name of Saul celebrates his saints on October 20. If you want to consult other names that also celebrate the day of your saint along with Saul's, you only have to consult our calendar of names of saints.

Cristina González Hernando. Editor of Guiainfantil.com