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Rachel
RAY-chuhl
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1
A common female given name of Hebrew origin, meaning "ewe."
"Rachel has been one of the most popular names for girls for decades."
2
In the Bible, the younger daughter of Laban and the second wife of Jacob.
How to Use Rachel
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA widely used girl's name of Biblical origin, also referring to a figure from the Book of Genesis.
Word Forms
Rachels plural
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Etymology
From Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl), meaning "ewe," via Greek and Latin.