Rachel

Meaning

Name

1. Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
2. A female given name from Hebrew.
3. A census-designated place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States; named for the first baby born in the town.
4. A census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia, United States; named for the daughter of a local mine owner.

Noun

Synonym of Rachel sandwich.

Synonyms

Rachelle

Rachael

Rachyl

Racquel

Racheal

Translations

Rachel

Raquel

Rachele

Rachel

Raquel

Rachel

Rahel

راحيل

Rachel

Rachel

Aartsmoeder Rachel

Rachêl

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈɹeɪt͡ʃəl/

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin Rāchēl, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl, “ewe”). Doublet of Raquel.