Samuel Danna

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Samuel Danna — God has heard
459K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Samuel Danna is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Samuel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel. The surname Danna: Danna Mohamed of the Maldives, Sultan of the Maldives in 1421 Danna García (born 1978), Colombian actress Danna Paola (born 1995), Mexican actress and singer Danna Vale (born 1944), Australian politician and former member of the Australian House of Representatives Surname Jeff Danna (born 1964), Canadian composer and musician Mike Danna (born 1997), American football player Mychael Danna (born 1958), Canadian film composer; brother of Jeff Danna Samuel is a well-known first name, carried by approximately 459K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Samuel reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Samuel

Meaning: God has heard

Hebrew

From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.

Surname: Danna

English

Danna Mohamed of the Maldives, Sultan of the Maldives in 1421 Danna García (born 1978), Colombian actress Danna Paola (born 1995), Mexican actress and singer Danna Vale (born 1944), Australian politician and former member of the Australian House of Representatives Surname Jeff Danna (born 1964), Canadian composer and musician Mike Danna (born 1997), American football player Mychael Danna (born 1958), Canadian film composer; brother of Jeff Danna

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Samuel is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 15%
Australia 8%
Canada 9%
Brazil 10%
Israel 6%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Samuel by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Notable People Named Samuel Danna

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Samuel Danna:

6
Expression Number

Nurturing and responsibility. Associated with care, family values and a strong sense of duty towards loved ones.

11
Soul Urge Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

22
Personality Number

Master Builder (Master Number 22). Combines grand vision with the practical ability to achieve lasting, large-scale goals.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Samuel?
The first name Samuel originates from Hebrew. From the Hebrew Shemu'el (שְׁמוּאֵל), possibly meaning "name of God" or "God has heard." Last judge and first king-maker of Israel.
When was Samuel most popular?
The name Samuel reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Danna?
The surname Danna originates from English. Danna Mohamed of the Maldives, Sultan of the Maldives in 1421 Danna García (born 1978), Colombian actress Danna Paola (born 1995), Mexican actress and singer Danna Vale (born 1944), Australian politician and former member of the Australian House of Representatives Surname Jeff Danna (born 1964), Canadian composer and musician Mike Danna (born 1997), American football player Mychael Danna (born 1958), Canadian film composer; brother of Jeff Danna
What are the origins of the name Samuel Danna?
The name Samuel Danna combines two different traditions: the first name Samuel has Hebrew roots, while the surname Danna originates from English.
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