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Raquel

Girl

Hebrew origin Β· /rah-KELL/ Β· biblical

Meaning: Ewe, female sheep.

Popularity 52/1002 syllables↓ Falling

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Today, Raquel is an uncommon name (popularity 52/100).

It is less common today than at its historical peak.

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Raquel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, derived from the Hebrew name Χ¨ΦΈΧ—Φ΅Χœ (Rakhel), meaning 'ewe' (a female sheep). In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The name has been widely used in Jewish, Christian, and secular contexts, often associated with beauty and kindness.

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