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Name Origin

Joel is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'Yahweh is God'.

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Famous People

Joel Osteen (1963-)

Televangelist, Pastor

  • Senior Pastor of Lakewood Church in Houston, Texas
  • One of the most popular televangelists in the United States

Joel Coen (1954-)

Film Director, Producer, Screenwriter

  • Won four Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay for Fargo (1996)
  • Known for his collaborations with his brother Ethan Coen

Joel Embiid (1994-)

Professional Basketball Player

  • Six-time NBA All-Star
  • 2023 NBA Most Valuable Player

Joel Grey (1932-)

Actor, Singer, Dancer

  • Won an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor in Cabaret (1972)
  • Tony Award winner for his performance in the Broadway production of Cabaret

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