Rachel
/ RAY-chuhl /
- Gender
- Girl
- Origin
- 🇿🇦 South Africa
- Religion
- Christianity
- First Seen
- —
- Trait
- Gentle
Meaning & Etymology
Ewe
Ewe
Etymology
From the Hebrew ‘Rakhel’, meaning ‘ewe’.
Linguistic family: Indo-European > Germanic > West Germanic
Cultural context
Rachel is a name often given in Christian families, symbolizing purity and innocence.
Symbolism
Represents purity, gentleness, and maternal love.
Religious reference
Genesis 29:6-28