Kamuela
kah-muh-EL-uh
Kamuela is a boy’s name of Hawaiian origin, meaning “A Hawaiian form of Samuel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard'.”. It currently ranks #11605 in the US, and peaked in popularity in 2007.
What Kamuela Means
“A Hawaiian form of Samuel, a Hebrew name meaning 'God has heard'.”
The Story of Kamuela
This name, a Hawaiian echo of an ancient promise, carries the gentle strength of divine awareness.
Kamuela is the Hawaiian adaptation of the biblical name Samuel, which hails from Hebrew and means 'God has heard'. This fusion brings the spirit of the islands together with a timeless message of divine connection. It traveled across oceans to find a new resonance in Polynesian culture.
For your son, Kamuela is a name that resonates with deep empathy and spiritual kindness. It suggests a gentle soul who listens intently, much like the ancient promise, and who will offer loyalty and understanding to all he meets.
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Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Personality Traits
Peak Year
#16 in 2007
Total Births
293
First Recorded
1975
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