Joela

Joela is the feminine form of the biblical name Joel, which means "Yahweh is God." This name has its roots in ancient Hebrew, where 'jo' stands for 'Yahweh' and 'el' for 'God.' Joela, also spelled Joèla and Joëla, is particularly common in German and French-speaking regions.

What does the name Joela mean?

Joela represents a female variant of the name Joel and means "Yahweh is God." The word origin is ancient Hebrew, where 'jo' stands for 'Yahweh' and 'el' for 'God.' The name Joela, including the variants Joèla and Joëla, is commonly found in both German and French-speaking areas. Related forms of Joela include Joelia, Joelie, Joella, Joelle, and Joely.

Where does the name Joela come from?

The origin of the name Joela is ancient Hebrew and carries the meaning "Yahweh is God." The word components consist of 'jo' for Yahweh (JHWH) and 'el' for God. The languages in which the name is used are German and French.

How do you pronounce Joela?

The name Joela has a three-syllable structure and sounds soft. It is typically pronounced as "Jo-e-la" [joˈeːla], starting with a long O sound that has a calm aura. The open vowel sequence provides a flowing sound, and the ending "-la" gives the name a warm, rounded finish. Joela sounds melodic and feminine – harmonious, present, and sonically light.

When is the name day of Joela?

The name day for Joela is celebrated on January 25, July 13, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Joela is a common first name. Currently, it ranks 4,045th on the list of the most popular female baby names. Joela achieved its best ranking in 2005 at 882nd place. In the last ten years, the name has been given about 70 times, placing it 2,965th in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, Joela is ranked 2,840th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ela / Joey / Jojo / Josi

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