Gender: FemaleRelated Names: Joel Meanings: Created name from African-American culture, a form of Joela, feminine form of Joel: The Lord is God (Hebrew). Blend of two names such as Joy (joyful one—Latin) and Noel (Christmas—French). Resource References: Proud Heritage: 11,001 Names for Your African-American BabyA World of Baby NamesAfrican-American Names Questionnaire
