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Origin: Hebrew

Meaning: Yahweh is God, God is the Lord

Yoel is a Hebrew boy's name and a form of Joel. Meaning “Yahweh is God” and “God is the Lord,” among other variations of the same sentiment, Yoel 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, referring to the Hebrew God. In the Old Testament, Joel 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.