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Joel

Hebrew, combining a short form of the divine name Yahweh with the word for God: "Yahweh is God."

Meaning and origin

Joel comes from the Hebrew name Yoel, joining a short form of the divine name Yahweh to the Hebrew word for God.

How to pronounce Joel

English (US)JOH-əl /ˈdʒoʊəl/

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