GirlClassic

Rachel

/RAY-chul/

Ewe, gentle one

What does Rachel mean?

Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible + the name has been a steady favourite for centuries.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Rachel · Rachael · Raquel

Nicknames

Rach

Sibling name ideas

Boys

David
Daniel
Joshua

Girls

Sarah
Hannah
Rebecca

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Meanings + cultural notes are educational summaries reflecting common scholarly + linguistic interpretations. Spellings, meanings + pronunciations can vary by region + family tradition.