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Rachel

Girl · Hebrew · Medium name

Meaning
Ewe, female sheep
Pronunciation
RAY-chul
Origin
Hebrew

From Hebrew meaning ewe, a female sheep.

Popularity
Common in United States (2023)

Popularity: US SSA, 2023

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Languages in use: Hebrew, English

Commonly used in: United States, Israel, United Kingdom

Alternate spellings

  • RachaelEnglish

    Variant spelling.

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Rebecca

ruh-BEK-uh

Girl · Hebrew

Meaning: To bind, captivating, snare

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US SSA, Baby Names from Social Security Card Applications (2023). Last verified 2025-01-15.

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