Rachel

Meaning

Proper Noun

  • Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
  • A female given name from Hebrew.
  • CDP Lincoln County (county) Nevada (state) US (country) ; named for the first baby born in the town.
  • CDP West Virginia (state) US (country) ; named for the daughter of a local mine owner.

Origin

  • From Late Latin Rachel, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ, from Ancient Hebrew רָחֵל. Raquel.

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