The name Joel is the name Elijah reversed ( or
) and means Yah Is El, or Yahweh is Elohim, or The Lord Is God. Both the elements in the name refer to God, therefore implying that Yahweh is the true God. However, in cognate languages this name exists as well, but means God is Willing. Carver means wood carver. Or, in the mind of Scott Swan, a carver of a snowy mountainside:
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We really wouldn't mind if you wanted to use Holland as your son's name. It seems fine with Trevor, at least. :o)
Joel carver is such a great name...and the meaning is something Joel will get to take with him wherever he goes in life. Both meanings, actually. :o) We pray that he will grow to know God personally and will be able to live these truths.
Yes, Holland is a well-loved name around this house. We better leave it for the one-and-only!
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