Rachel | Name Meaning & Origin

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Origin and Meaning of the Name Rachel

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Gender:

Girl

Origin:

Hebrew

Meaning:

Ewe

Pronunciation:

(RAY chul)   [Guide]

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Biblical Names, Canadian Names, American Names, English Names, French Names, German Names, Hebrew Names

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English speaking countries

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In the Old Testament of the Bible, Rachel was a wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin.

Famous bearers include actresses Rachel Weisz and Rachel McAdams, and artist Rachel Whiteread. Rachel Green was a character on the TV sitcom 'Friends'.

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