Even with the "SAM-yul" pronounciation (which I use, as well), it still sounds like too much 'yoo' sound. Maybe it's just me, I don't know.
Thanks for the help on pronouncing Amadea. I don't think I could use it, specifically because I'd be singing (in my head) the song, "Rock Me,
Amadeus" every time I'd try to use her middle name! Then again, I would use
Anakin (for a boy), so to each their own. :)