GirlClassic

Rachel

/RAY-chel/

Ewe, female sheep

What does Rachel mean?

Rachel was Jacob's beloved wife + Joseph's mother.

Origin

Hebrew

Religious / cultural tradition

Christian, Jewish

Variations

Rachel · Rahel

Sibling name ideas

Boys

Jacob
Joseph
Benjamin

Girls

Leah
Sarah
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.