Joniel

Ho-nyehl; Zho-nee-el; Jon-yel

Hispanic, compound name, blending Jose with Daniel

"Jehovah increases + God is my judge"

Joniel Origin and Meaning

The name Joniel is a boy's name meaning "Jehovah increases + God is my judge".

A compound name used occasionally in Spanish speaking countries, which blends Jose with Daniel to create something new. In English, it could also be considered a smoosh of John and Daniel, giving it the meaning "God is a gracious judge". Given to around 30 boys each year in the US, Joniel also ranked in Puerto Rico.