Jonelle
Meaning of Jonelle
The feminine given name Jonelle, pronounced /dʒoʊˈnɛl/, derives from the orthographic fusion of the diminutive “Jo” and the French feminine suffix “-elle,” itself a variant of Joelle, which ultimately traces to the Hebrew name Joel, meaning “Yahweh is willing.” In Anglo-American onomastic practice, Jonelle first appears in U.S. birth records in the early 1920s and has since maintained a consistently modest frequency—regularly occupying the lower quartile of annual popularity rankings—indicating steady but limited adoption. Phonologically, its bisyllabic structure with penultimate stress and an initial affricate consonant yields a crisp, clear articulation that aligns with modern naming conventions. Semantically, the name’s etymological roots convey a sense of divine assent, while its morphological composition embodies a measured synthesis of traditional gravitas and contemporary elegance, making Jonelle particularly suitable for parents seeking a designation at once theologically resonant and stylistically refined.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as joh-NEL (/dʒoʊˈnɛl/)
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Notable People Named Jonelle
| Jonelle Filigno - |
| Jonelle Price - |
