Joella

Joella is a feminine form of the biblical name Joel and has its origins in the English and Dutch languages. The meaning of the name is "Yahweh is God," derived from the ancient Hebrew word "jo" for "Yahweh" and "el" for "God." Joella is particularly common in the Netherlands, often found in the spelling Joëlla.

What does the name Joella mean?

Joella, a female variant of the biblical name Joel, means "Yahweh is God" and has its origins in ancient Hebrew, where "jo" stands for "Yahweh" and "el" for "God." The name is primarily found in the Netherlands, where it is often spelled as Joëlla. Variants of Joella include Joela, Joelia, Joelie, Joelle, and Joely.

Where does the name Joella come from?

Joella is a female first name of ancient Hebrew origin that carries the meaning "Yahweh is God." The components of the word consist of "jo" for Yahweh (JHWH) and "el" for God. The languages in which Joella appears are English and Dutch.

How do you pronounce Joella?

The pronunciation of Joella is soft and flowing, with the name in German typically pronounced as "Jo-el-la" [joˈɛla]. It begins with a long O sound that conveys a sense of calm and expansiveness. The open vowel connection in the middle creates a melodic sound movement, while the double consonant "-ll" gives the name structure, and the ending "-a" allows it to resonate warmly. Joella radiates femininity and harmony, appearing both present and melodic.

When is the name day of Joella?

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

Popularity

In Germany, Joella is a common first name. The name currently ranks 4,045th in the list of most popular female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 1,827th. Over the last ten years, Joella has been given as a first name around 80 times, placing it 2,789th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,856th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ella / Elli / Jella / Jo / Joe / Joey / Jojo / Juju / Juwe

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