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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