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Joel

Pronunciation: JOHL (key)

Origin of the name Joel:

A borrowing from the Ecclesiastic Late Latin, Joel is from the Ecclesiastic Greek Iōēl, a name derived from the Hebrew Yoel, which is from yō'ēl (the Lord is God). The name is borne in the Bible by a minor Hebrew prophet (5th century B.C.?) whose prophecies and preachings are found in the book of Joel.

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My husband's name is Joel. Whenever we give his name at restaurants, no one seems able to pronounce it. They generally try to call him "Joe-el" or use the silent j sound and say "ho-el". I'm not quite sure what is so difficult about it, but it's a common occurrence! Either way - it's a great name!

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Joe, Joey, Jo-Jo

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Joel Hodgson, creator of Mystery Science Theater 3000
Billy Joel, singer
Joel McHale, host of "The Soup" on E!
Joel Madden, lead singer of Good Charlotte and partner of Nicole Richie

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