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Yoel

Yoel is a Hebrew boy's name, and an alternate spelling of Joel. Meaning "Jehovah is the lord," this name can be a thoughtful way to share your faith and heritage with baby. Yoel comes from the words Yah, an abbreviation of Yahweh, and el, meaning "god." In the Hebrew bible and Christian Old Testament, Yoel is one of the 12 minor prophets of ancient Israel and the author of the Book of Joel. You'll also find him on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, as painted by Michaelangelo.
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Meaning

Jehovah is the lord

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Pronunciation

YOH-el

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Traits

  • Spiritual
  • Determined
  • Compassionate
  • Intelligent

Compatibility

Yoel pairs well with traditional or biblical names for siblings. It can also work as a strong middle name choice. Culturally, Yoel fits well in a diverse and multicultural setting.

Spiritual Determined Compassionate Intelligent

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Famous Personalities

Notable people who share the name.

Portrait of Yoel Romero

Yoel Romero

Mixed Martial Artist

Born: April 30, 1977 · Pinar del Río, Cuba

Portrait of Yoel Hasson

Yoel Hasson

Politician

Born: June 6, 1972 · Jerusalem, Israel

Portrait of Yoel Benharrouche

Yoel Benharrouche

Artist

Born: January 1, 1961 · Morocco

Portrait of Yoel Levi

Yoel Levi

Conductor

Born: October 16, 1950 · Romania

Portrait of Yoel Marcus

Yoel Marcus

Journalist

Born: March 14, 1931 · Jerusalem, Israel

Portrait of Yoel Gamzou

Yoel Gamzou

Conductor

Born: June 13, 1987 · Berlin, Germany

Regional Variations & Spellings

Alternative Spellings

  • Yoel Original form
  • Yuel Spanish
  • Hebrew
  • Japanese
  • Amharic
  • Punjabi
  • Hindi
  • Arabic
  • Korean

Cultural Adaptations

  • יואל (Yoel) Hebrew
  • ヨエル (Yoeru) Japanese
  • ዮኤል (Yoel) Amharic
  • ਯੋਏਲ (Yoel) Punjabi
  • योएल (Yoel) Hindi
  • يوئيل (Yu'il) Arabic
  • 요엘 (Yoel) Korean

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Frequently Asked Questions about Yoel

What does Yoel mean?
Jehovah is the lord
What is the origin of Yoel?
Yoel has Hebrew origins.
Is Yoel popular?
Yoel has been viewed 82 times and saved to favorites 0 times by our community.
What are similar names to Yoel?
Similar names include Asa, Meena, Hamza, Owen, Kaiden.
How do you pronounce Yoel?
Yoel is pronounced YOH-el.

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