Definitions of Saul:

  • noun:   (Old Testament) the first king of the Israelites who defended Israel against many enemies (especially the Philistines)
  • noun:   (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an apostle
    Example: "Paul's name was Saul prior to his conversion to Christianity"
  • name:  A male given name (common: 1 in 5000 males; popularity rank in the U.S.: #474)
  • name:  A surname (rare: 1 in 50000 families; popularity rank in the U.S.: #4863)