- Original: Σαούλ - Transliteration: Saoul - Phonetic: sah-ool' - Definition: Saul = desired 1. the Jewish name of the apostle Paul 2. the son of Kish and the first king of Israel - Origin: of hebrew origin H7586 - TDNT entry: None - Part(s) of speech: Noun Masculine - Strong's: Of hebrew origin [ H7586 ]; Saul (that is Shaul) the Jewish name of Paul: - Saul. Compare G4569 . Total KJV Occurrences: 3 • Saul, 3 Act 9:17; Act 13:21; Act 22:13