Joel
Joel is a Christian boy name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Yahweh is God”.
| Meaning | Yahweh is God |
|---|---|
| Gender | Boy |
| Origin | Hebrew |
| Written as | יוֹאֵל |
| Pronunciation | JOH-ul |
| Tradition | Christian, Jewish |
| Used in | United States, United Kingdom, Sweden, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Joel
Joel comes from Hebrew Yoel, which joins two names for God, Yah and El, so it means 'Yahweh is God'. The prophet Joel gives his name to one of the twelve minor prophetic books of the Hebrew Bible, which speaks of a plague of locusts and of God pouring out his spirit on all people. That passage is quoted by Peter at Pentecost in Acts 2. Joel is used in English, Spanish, German and Scandinavian languages.
Is Joel a Christian name?
Joel is the name of a Hebrew prophet whose book is part of the Bible; his prophecy is quoted in the Christian New Testament at Pentecost.
How popular is Joel?
A common name in many Western countries.
Gifts with the name Joel
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Joel mean?
Joel means 'Yahweh is God'. It is of Hebrew origin.
Is Joel a Christian name?
Joel is the name of a Hebrew prophet whose book is part of the Bible; his prophecy is quoted in the Christian New Testament at Pentecost.
How do you pronounce Joel?
Joel is pronounced JOH-ul.
Is Joel a boy or girl name?
Joel is usually a boy name.