What does the name Rachel mean?

The first name Rachel means “ewe, gentle”.

Where does the name Rachel come from?

Rachel has its roots in Hebrew.

Rachel is a feminine first name (a girls' name).

Rachel is one of the very popular first names.

Girl

“ewe, gentle”

Origin: Hebrew
Syllables: 2
Popularity: 87 of 100Very popular
Famous bearers: Rachel Weisz Rachel McAdams Rachel Carson Rachel Maddow Rachel Zegler Rachel Corrie Rachel Bilson Rachel Griffiths Rachel Brosnahan Rachel Nichols

Rachel is a feminine first name meaning “ewe, gentle”, with roots in Hebrew. The name has 2 syllables. It is one of the very popular first names.

What does the name Rachel mean?: The first name Rachel means “ewe, gentle”.
Where does the name Rachel come from?: Rachel has its roots in Hebrew.
Is Rachel a girls' or boys' name?: Rachel is a feminine first name (a girls' name).
How popular is Rachel?: Rachel is one of the very popular first names.

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