Joel

Joel is a male given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the Hebrew name Yo'el (יוֹאֵל), which means "Yahweh is God" or "the Lord is God". The name is composed of two elements: Yo, a shortened form of Yahweh (the personal name of the God of Israel in the Hebrew Bible), and El, which means "God". In Hebrew, the name is transliterated as Yo'el (יוֹאֵל). In Arabic, the name is transliterated as Yu'ail (يُؤَيل). The name has been widely used in various cultures and languages, including English, Spanish (Joel), French (Joël), German (Joel), Italian (Gioele), and Portuguese (Joel). The name is also found in the Bible, notably as the name of one of the twelve minor prophets, the Book of Joel, and a son of Samuel in the Old Testament. Throughout history, the name has been borne by various notable figures, including authors, musicians, and athletes.