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Joel or Yoel is a male name derived from יוֹאֵל Standard Hebrew, Yoʾel, Tiberian Hebrew, or Yôʾēl, meaning "Yahu is god", "YHWH is God", or the modern translation "Yahweh is God". Joel as a given name appears in the Hebrew Bible.
Yahu is god
A boy name with 1 syllables. Currently considered rare.
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Joel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the name of a prophet in the Hebrew Bible. The name's meaning, 'Yahu (God) is God,' reflects its deep religious roots in Judaism. It has been used as a given name for centuries, particularly in Jewish communities, and gained wider popularity in Christian cultures following the Protestant Reformation.
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