The name that is transliterated as «Samuel» in English means «heard of God,» «asked of God,» «offering of God,» «appointed by God.» (Source: Cornwall / Smith 1997 )
It is translated in Spanish Sign Language with the sign for «listen» referring to 1 Samuel 3:10. (Source: Steve Parkhurst)
«Samuel» in Spanish Sign Language, source: Sociedad Bíblica de España
For more information on translations of proper names with sign language see Sign Language Bible Translations Have Something to Say to Hearing Christians .
Learn more on Bible Odyssey: Samuel .
