The baby name Samuli is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɑmuːli/ (SAH-moo-lee; stress on first syllable).
The baby name Samuli is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈsɑmuːli/ (SAH-moo-lee; stress on first syllable).
Samuli is in Origin.
Samuli is the Finnish form of the biblical name Samuel, derived from Hebrew Shemu'el, interpreted as "God has heard" or "name of God." Brought into Finnish naming through Lutheran parish records and early Bible translations, the Samuli shape aligns with native phonology (final -i, -li cluster) and became widespread as Finnish-language forms gained prestige in the 19th and 20th centuries. It remains a familiar, steady choice in Finland, pairing a gentle sound with venerable scriptural roots.
Common short forms include Samu and Sami; Samppa also appears as an affectionate nickname. Related variants across languages are Samuel (English, French, German), Shmuel (Hebrew/Yiddish), Samuele (Italian), Samuil (Russian, Bulgarian), and Samvel (Armenian). Notable Finnish bearers include actor-singer Samuli Edelmann and musician Samuli Putro, which has kept the name visible in contemporary culture. The meaning lends Samuli an enduring appeal that bridges traditional faith and modern Nordic style.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Finland | Boys | 0 | #63 | 1,960 | 2,041 |
| LT | 0 | #88 | 1 | 949 | |
| Finland | Boys | 2026 | #107 | 5,278 | 3,552 |
| Finland | 0 | #134 | 276 | 830 | |
| LU | Boys | 0 | #220 | 1 | 4,970 |
| SG | 0 | #282 | 1 | 11,010 | |
| BD | Girls | 0 | #406 | 1 | 8,413 |
| SG | Boys | 0 | #739 | 1 | 17,960 |
| AE | Boys | 0 | #1,142 | 2 | 22,615 |
| SA | Boys | 0 | #1,689 | 3 | 28,008 |
Samuli is popular in 7 countries — most recent births per country:
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