Joelle

Joelle (also Joëlle) is a feminine form of the biblical name Joel and is used in both English and French-speaking areas. The name means 'Yahweh is God' and is composed of the ancient Hebrew words jo for 'Yahweh' and el for 'God'.

What does the name Joelle mean?

Joelle (also Joëlle) is an international feminine variant of the biblical name Joel and means 'Yahweh is God', derived from the ancient Hebrew words jo and el. The name is widespread in several linguistic areas, including English, German, French, and Dutch, with the spelling Joëlle being common in the latter two. Notable bearers include actress Joelle Carter from the USA and French author Joëlle Wintrebert. Variants of Joelle include Joela, Joelia, Joelie, Joella, and Joely.

Where does the name Joelle come from?

The name Joelle has its roots in ancient Hebrew and means 'Yahweh is God'.

How do you pronounce Joelle?

The pronunciation of Joelle is both two- and three-syllable and is characterized by a soft modulation. The name is pronounced as 'Jo-el-le' [ʒoˈɛlə] or [joˈɛlə] and begins with a rounded O sound. The open middle syllable brings brightness to the sound, while the double consonant 'll' creates a gentle finish. Joelle thus has an elegant, melodic quality - feminine, harmonious, and sonorous.

When is the name day of Joelle?

The name days for Joelle are celebrated on January 25, July 13, and October 19.

Popularity

In Germany, Joelle is among the popular first names and currently ranks 2,358 on the list of most common female baby names. The name's best ranking was in 1999 when it reached 145. In the last ten years, Joelle has been given about 220 times, placing it at 1,499 in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it holds the 1,156 position.

Nicknames & pet names

Ella / Ellchen / Elle / Elli / Jay / Jelle / Jo / Jo-ji / Joe / Joelina / Joeline / Joelli / Joello / Joey / Jojo / Jolie / Jolli / Jolly / Joshi / Jöle / Jöli / Jölke / Jölle / Jölleken / Jöllschen / Schelli / Schoelleli / Schöllie

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Famous people

• Joelle Bekhazi (Canadian water polo player)
• Joelle Brupbacher (Swiss mountaineer)
• Joelle Carter (American actress)
• Joelle Charbonneau (author)
• Joelle Coutinho (actress)
• Joelle de Brouwer (French long-distance runner)
• Joelle de la Casiniere (artist from Morocco)
• Joelle Farrow (actress)
• Joelle Franzmann (triathlete)
• Joelle Hadjia (Australian singer)
• Joelle Hannah 'JoJo' Fletcher (real estate developer)
• Joelle James (musician)
• Joelle Joanie 'JoJo' Siwa (dancer)
• Joelle Leandre (French composer)
• Joelle Ludwig (actress)
• Joelle Mardinian (makeup artist)
• Joelle Marie Carter (actress)
• Joelle Maryn (American model)
• Joelle Mogensen (French singer)
• Joelle Morosoli (Canadian sculptor)