What Does the Name Rachel Mean

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The name Rachel comes from English roots and carries a meaning worth knowing. Read the full meaning and origin of Rachel below, then browse real variants, short forms, and related names from the same family. Tap any name to copy it instantly.

Rachel Name Meaning

English, Hebrew, French, German, Dutch, Biblical, Biblical Latin, Biblical Greek, Biblical HebrewFrom the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rachel) meaning "ewe". In the Old Testament this is the name of the favourite wife of Jacob...

Origin: EnglishGender: Girl
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1 Ramla
2 Ritu
3 Rossa
4 Ruthi
5 Rhoda
6 Rosalind
7 Rosannah
8 Romaine
9 Rosine
10 Ruba
11 Rubina
12 Rabi̇a
13 Reşi̇de
14 Rosita
15 Rocío
16 Riikka
17 Roos
18 Ruby
19 Raya
20 Ragnhild
21 Rainbow
22 Regena
23 Ratu
24 Rochelle
25 Rosaline
26 Rika
27 Ruža
28 Rebekka
29 Ráhel
30 Rawiya
31 Reeta
32 Raimunde
33 Rike
34 Ronja
35 Rikke
36 Rosaria
37 Robynne
38 Rusiko
39 Ružica
40 Regan
41 Rosheen
42 Renita
43 Ruxandra
44 Raphaela
45 Radha
46 Ryleigh
47 Roselyn
48 Rolande
49 Raabi'a
50 Raisel
51 Rauha
52 Rosalyn
53 Ruya
54 Rajani
55 Ricarda
56 Radana
57 Rosalía
58 Reannon
59 Reagan
60 Rayen
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