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Rachel name meaning
Last Name
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
2k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Rachel mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Rachel
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
55%
English
25%
American
6%
Jewish
5%
African
2%
Aramaic
2%
Arabic
2%
Indian (Sanskrit)
2%
User Submitted Meanings
- A user from the United Arab Emirates says the name Rachel means "Beautiful, merciful, kind, ewe [female sheep]. According to HOLY BIBLE- Beautiful wife of Jacob".
- According to a user from the United Arab Emirates, the name Rachel is of English origin and means "Ewe of god, little / innocent lamb, honourable future, passionate".
- A submission from the United Arab Emirates says the name Rachel means "Loving and really lovable, submissive, respectful & respectable, ewe (female lamb)" and is of English origin.
- According to a user from California, U.S., the name Rachel is of Hebrew origin and means "Rachel - Ewe/female sheep and El - of God, ewe of God".
- A submission from China says the name Rachel means "Innocent Ewe/Lamb" and is of Hebrew origin.
- According to 3 people from Virginia, U.S., the name Rachel is of Hebrew / American origin and means "Ewe - Female Sheep".
- A submission from Canada says the name Rachel means "Female sheep/a ewe" and is of German origin.
- A submission from Ohio, U.S. says the name Rachel means "Innocent Lamb of God, Follower of Christ".
- A user from Singapore says the name Rachel is of Hebrew origin and means "Female sheep (ewe)".
- A submission from Michigan, U.S. says the name Rachel means "Ewe lamb" and is of Hebrew origin.
- 5 people from Ireland and the United States agree the name Rachel is of Hebrew origin and means "Little lamb".
- 2 submissions from Michigan, U.S. agree the name Rachel means "Innocent lamb" and is of American / Hebrew origin.
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- (Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin
Wiktionary
From Late Latin Rachel, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rakhél, “ewe”).
- Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
- A female given name from Hebrew.
- A census-designated place in Nevada, United States; named for the first baby born in the town.
- A census-designated place in West Virginia, United States; named for the daughter of a local mine owner.
Rachel was also found in the following language(s): Cebuano, French, and German
Notable Persons Named Rachel
Notable Persons Named Rachel
Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle is an actress, fashion model, spokesmodel, actor, model (people), and promotional model. Her ongoing career started in 2002. Meghan was given the name Rachel Megan Markle on August 4th, 1981 in Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Rachel McAdams
Rachel McAdams is an actress. Her ongoing career started in 2001. Rachel was given the name Rachel Anne McAdams on November 17th, 1978 in London, Ontario, Canada.
Rachel Weisz
Rachel Weisz is an actress and fashion model. She has been prominent since 1984. Rachel was given the name Rachel Hannah Weisz on March 7th, 1970 in Westminster, London, England.
Rachel Platten
Rachel Platten is a pop music musician. She was most prominent from 2003 to present. Rachel was given the name Rachel Ashley Platten on May 20th, 1981 in New York City, New York, U.S.
Rachel Maddow
Rachel Maddow is a television host, news presenter, pundit, news anchor, and political commentator. Rachel was given the name Rachel Anne Maddow on April 1st, 1973 in Castro Valley, California, U.S.
Rachel Dolezal
Rachel Dolezal is an education director, human rights education institute in, until 2010, part-time art instructor, president, chapter of, part-time instructor, coeur d'alene, idaho, north idaho college, national association for the advancement of colored people, spokane, was. Rachel was given the name Rachel Anne Dolezal on November 12th, 1977 in Lincoln County, Montana, U.S. Rachel is also known as Rachel Moore and Rachel Doležal.
- Rachel BilsonActress
- Bree Olson
- Rachel RileyTelevision Presenter
- Rachel NicholsActress
- Rachel GriffithsActress
- Rachel CarsonMarine Biologist
- Rachel HunterModel
- Rachel BrosnahanActress
- Frankie ShawActress
- Rachel Jackson
- Rachel GreenWaitress at Central Perk
- Rachel Roy
- Rachel BlanchardActress
- Rachel DratchActress
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rachel
Notable Persons With the Last Name Rachel
Rachel
She holds the title Holy Matriarch. Rachel was born in Paddan Aram.
Sinn Sage
Sinn was given the name Rachel on October 4th, 1983 in Arcata, California.
Allyn Rachel
Allyn Rachel is an actress/comedienne/writer. Her most notable accomplishments were from 2011 to present. Allyn was born in Pikesville, Maryland.
Lady Russell Rachel
Lady was born as the child of Thomas Wriothesley and 4th Earl of Southampton in 1636 in Titchfield. Lady is also known as Lady Vaughan. She breathed her last breath on September 29th, 1723.
Adam Rachel
Adam Rachel is a soccer player for the Aston Villa F.C., Blackpool F.C., Northwich Victoria F.C., Moor Green F.C., and Solihull Moors F.C. Adam was born on December 10th, 1976 in Birmingham, England.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Rachel | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 69.39% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 23.23% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 1.54% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.67% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 1.92% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 3.25% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Rachel
People with the last name Rachel are most frequently White or African American
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Fun Facts about the name Rachel
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