Meaning & History
Joele is an Italian variant of the name Gioele, which itself is the Italian form of the biblical name Joel. The meaning ultimately derives from Hebrew roots: Yoʾel combines yo (referring to Yahweh) and ʾel (meaning God), thus signifying "Yahweh is God." In the Old Testament, Joel is one of the twelve minor prophets, credited with the Book of Joel, which describes a locust plague as divine judgment.
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