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Lemuel

LEM-yoo-el

Popularity

#2142

stable

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

9,890

Peak Year

#147 in 1921

First Recorded

1880

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

Meaning 'devoted to God' or 'belonging to God'. It's of Hebrew origin, appearing in the Old Testament.

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Numerology

1

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Famous Namesakes

  • Lemuel Francis Abbott

    English portrait painter, known for painting Admiral Nelson

  • Lemuel Ayers

    American scenic, costume, and lighting designer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

LoyalDevotedWiseThoughtful

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