"Shmuley" meaning in English

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Proper name

Etymology: From Shmuel + -y. Etymology templates: {{af|en|Shmuel|-y|id2=diminutive}} Shmuel + -y Head templates: {{en-prop}} Shmuley
  1. A diminutive of the male given name Shmuel.
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