Girl name
Rachel name meaning
“a ewe”
Rachel is a feminine name of Hebrew origin meaning a ewe, or female sheep. It derives from the Hebrew name Raḥel. Rahel is a related form familiar from Indonesian biblical usage, connecting the spellings Rachel and Rahel through the same Hebrew source and meaning.
What does Rachel mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rachel
Rachel derives from Hebrew Raḥel, meaning ewe. Rahel is the familiar form in Indonesian biblical usage.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Rachel
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rachel, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rachel: a ewe
- Yemima: dove
- Marina: of the sea
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Meaning of each word
- Rachel: a ewe
- Stephanie: crown or victory wreath
- Irena: peace, tranquility
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Rachel Natalie
Meaning of each word
- Rachel: a ewe
- Natalie: relating to birth or Christmas
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Meaning of each word
- Kristiana: follower of Christ in name meaning
- Rachel: a ewe
- Gaby: God is my strength
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Rachel Giovani
Meaning of each word
- Rachel: a ewe
- Giovani: God has been gracious
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Meaning of each word
- Rachel: a ewe
- Irena: peace, tranquility
- Zaneta: God is gracious
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How to pronounce Rachel
| Syllables | 2 · 6 letters · 6-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦏ꦳ꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮠᮨᮜ᮪ |
Is Rachel a girl’s name?
Yes, Rachel is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male. See all girl names.
Rachel ranks #556 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Rachel
Names with related meanings
Famous people named Rachel
- Rachel Amanda · b. 1996
- Rachel Allessya Rose · b. 2004
- Rachel Maryam · b. 1980
- Rachel Florencia · b. 2000
- Rachel Octavia · b. 1990
- Rachel Patricia · b. 2003
- Rachel Vennya · b. 1995
- Rachel Adacia Yollanda · b. 2001
- Rachel Agnesia Sabatini · b. 2005
- Rachel Eny BP
- Rachel Machalul Cahya Ayu · b. 2009
- Rachel Nathania Syafitri
FAQ about the name Rachel
What is the meaning of Rachel?
Rachel means a ewe. Rachel derives from Hebrew Raḥel, meaning ewe. Rahel is the familiar form in Indonesian biblical usage.
Is Rachel a girl’s name?
Yes, Rachel is used mostly as a girl’s name. In our data sample, 6% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rachel?
Rachel is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Rachel have?
Rachel has 2 syllables (Ra-chel) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rachel?
Rachel ranks #556 among girl names in our data sample (18 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rachel?
Other spellings: Rahel.
What full names go well with Rachel?
Some ideas: Rachel Yemima Marina; Rachel Stephanie Irena; Rachel Natalie.
Famous people named Rachel?
Notable people named Rachel include Rachel Amanda, Rachel Allessya Rose, Rachel Maryam.
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