God has heard
Samvel is the Armenian form of the Hebrew name Samuel. It carries the same etymological weight, referring to the biblical story of Hannah, who prayed for a child and named him to acknowledge that God heard her plea.
Less common today
Samvel isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #6,320 in 2022.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Renowned Armenian violinist and composer
Armenian historian and researcher
Armenian military general and politician
