"ewe, female sheep"
Origin: Hebrew
Language: English
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"gentle one"
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The Story of Rachell
Rachell is a variant spelling of Rachel, from the Hebrew Rahel meaning ewe or female sheep. In the Old Testament, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob (later renamed Israel), the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, and a matriarch of the Israelite people. Her name appears in the Bible's most moving descriptions of a mother's love. The extra -l in Rachell gives the name a slight Continental or French-influenced feel.
Rachel has been a consistently popular name in English-speaking countries throughout the 20th century, peaking in the 1980s-1990s. It received a major cultural boost from the character Rachel Green on the TV series Friends (1994-2004), played by Jennifer Aniston. The variant Rachell is less common but uses the same pronunciation.
Rachel is one of the most important women in the Hebrew Bible, described as beautiful and deeply loved. Jewish tradition regards her as one of the four matriarchs of the Jewish people. Her tomb near Bethlehem is a sacred site visited by Jewish, Christian, and Muslim pilgrims.
Historical Record
Rachell first appeared in US Social Security records in 1950.
Over 3,763 babies have been named Rachell in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Rachell is past its peak , currently ranked #3,457 for girl names in the US .
Fun Facts
- Rachel's Tomb near Bethlehem is one of the holiest sites in Judaism, visited by millions of pilgrims
- Rachel Green on Friends was voted one of the greatest TV characters of all time
- The name Rachel appears over 45 times in the Old Testament
Rachell in Other Languages
Arabic
راحيل
French
Rachel
Hebrew
רָחֵל
Italian
Rachele
Spanish
Raquel
Popularity Over Time
#3,457
Current Rank
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Trend
Peaked 1982
Based on SSA data 1880–present
Year-by-year popularity data will be available soon.
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Beloved wife of Jacob in the Book of Genesis and matriarch of the Israelite people, mother of Joseph and Benjamin
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Iconic character on Friends (1994-2004) played by Jennifer Aniston, whose haircut became a cultural phenomenon
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Syllables
- 2
- Popularity Rank
- #3,457
- Total SSA Count
- 45
- Cultural Origins
- English Hebrew Christian Jewish
- Pronunciation
- Easy
- Formality
- Moderate
- Cross-Cultural Ease
- High
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Common Nicknames
Rach
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Rachie
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Frequently Asked Questions About Rachell
What does the name Rachell mean?
"ewe, female sheep" (from Hebrew). "gentle one" (from Hebrew). Rachell is a variant spelling of Rachel, from the Hebrew Rahel meaning ewe or female sheep. In the Old Testament, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob (later renamed Israel), the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, and a matriarch of the Israelite people. Her name appears in the Bible's most moving descriptions of a mother's love. The extra -l in Rachell gives the name a slight Continental or French-influenced feel.
What is the origin of the name Rachell?
Rachell has Hebrew, English, Christian, and Jewish origins. In Hebrew, it means "ewe, female sheep". In Hebrew, it means "gentle one".
Is Rachell a boy or girl name?
Rachell is primarily used as a girl name.
How popular is the name Rachell?
Rachell is currently ranked #3457 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
What are common nicknames for Rachell?
Common nicknames for Rachell include Rach, Rache, and Rachie.
What are good middle names for Rachell?
Popular middle name pairings include Rachell Anne, Rachell Marie, Rachell Lynn, Rachell Grace, Rachell Joy, Rachell Elizabeth, and Rachell Claire.
What are good sibling names for Rachell?
Names that pair well with Rachell as siblings include Leah, Rebecca, Daniel, Jacob, Sarah, and Noah.
How many syllables does Rachell have?
Rachell has 2 syllables, making it easy to say and remember.
Is Rachell a common or rare name?
Rachell is an uncommon name, ranked #3457 in the US. Its rarity gives it a distinctive, memorable quality.
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About the Name Rachell
Rachell is a girl name with English, Hebrew, Christian, and Jewish origins . The name means "ewe, female sheep" in Hebrew .
Rachell is currently ranked #3,457 in popularity for girl names in the United States.
The name Rachell has 2 syllables, making it easy to pronounce and remember.
Common nicknames for Rachell include Rach, Rache, and Rachie. These shorter forms provide casual alternatives while keeping the elegance of the full name.
Alternative spellings of Rachell include Rachel, Rachelle, Rachael . Each spelling variation gives the name a slightly different character while preserving its sound and meaning.
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