Rachel
GirlOrigin: Hebrew
Meaning
“ewe or female sheep”
Cultural Notes
In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph; one of the most enduringly popular Hebrew names worldwide.
Popularity
Rarity: uncommon
Peak decade: 1980s
Community likes: 0
Famous People Named Rachel
- Rachel Weisz
- Rachel McAdams
- Rachel Carson
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