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יואלה


Meaning of the name יואלה

Yoela is an original and rare Hebrew feminine name, representing a female form of the biblical name Yoel (Joel). The name carries profound spiritual meaning - "The Lord is God" or "The Lord is my God." The name is composed of two parts: "Yo" - an abbreviation of the Tetragrammaton (God's name), and "El" - one of the names of God in Hebrew. The feminine suffix "ah" at the end transforms it into a unique feminine name that combines ancient tradition with delicate femininity. The name Yoela expresses deep faith and recognition of divine presence, while carrying an essence of spiritual strength and determination. In Jewish history, the name Yoel is primarily known from the Book of Joel in the Bible, one of the twelve minor prophets. The prophet Joel lived during the First Temple period, and his book deals with prophecies about the great and terrible day of the Lord, about repentance and redemption. The feminine form of the name, Yoela, is a later creation that developed in the modern era, when parents sought to give their daughters names with deep religious significance while maintaining the name's femininity. The name reflects the trend in modern Israeli culture to create feminine versions of familiar biblical names, while preserving the original meaning and spiritual depth. Bearers of the name Yoela are often perceived as women with strong and independent characters, combining deep spirituality with practical earthliness. The name provides a sense of connection to ancient Jewish tradition, while sounding modern and fresh. In Israeli society, the name Yoela is considered rare and special, chosen by parents seeking a name that is not too common yet carries deep meaning. The name is particularly suitable for families looking to combine tradition with innovation, and to give their daughter a name that expresses both faith and individuality. Yoela is a name that evokes a sense of holiness and personal connection with the Creator, while carrying uniqueness and special linguistic beauty.

The name יואלה with vowels

יוֹאֵלָה

The name יואלה in English

Yoela | Joela | Yoella

יואלה is mainly suitable for

Girl

Is the name יואלה considered international

No

Origin of the name יואלה from the Bible

Joel 1:1 - The word of the Lord that came to Joel son of Pethuel

Origin of the name יואלה from Kabbalah

In Kabbalah, the name Yoela carries the meaning of connection between the human soul and divine light. The name symbolizes the recognition that divinity permeates every aspect of life, and represents the feminine way of experiencing holiness - through intuition, spiritual sensitivity, and the ability to see the divine in the small details of daily life.

Gematria value for the name יואלה

52

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10

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6

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1

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30

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5

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Numerology value for the name יואלה

7

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10

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6

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1

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30

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5

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52

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5

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2

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7

Names similar to יואלה

Total times the name יואלה was registered

64 times

Graph of the name יואלה

* Source: Central Bureau of Statistics. As of April 2022

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