Rachel
RAY-chul
Girl · Hebrew
Meaning: Ewe, female sheep
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Raquel
Girl · Hebrew · Medium name
- Meaning
- Ewe, female sheep, innocent
- Pronunciation
- rah-KEHL
- Origin
- Hebrew
- Popularity
- Common in Latin America (2023)
From Hebrew 'Rachel' meaning ewe; a classic Hispanic name.
Popularity: Behind the Name, 2023
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Languages in use: Hebrew, Spanish, Portuguese
Commonly used in: Latin America, Spain, Portugal
Alternate spellings
RachelHebrew / English
English form.
Cultural associations
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Rachel
Wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin in Genesis.
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Behind the Name, Hebrew Name Entries (2024). Last verified 2025-01-15.
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