Rahel

rah-HEL;RUH-hehl; RAH-ehl

Hebrew

"ewe, female sheep"

Rahel Origin and Meaning

The name Rahel is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "ewe, female sheep".

Rahel is an alternative spelling of Rachel, used mostly used in Germany, Estonia, and Switzerland, though it might also be considered an Assyrian and Turkish form and a Hindi form (also written as Raahel). Gentle but solid, it is an appealing international choice.

Derived from the Hebrew Raḥel meaning "ewe", the name has been notably borne by the 19th century German and Jewish writer, Rahel Varnhagen, the racing driver Rahel Frey, long distance runner Rahel Daniel, and TV host and journalist Rahel Solomon. It also appears in the novel The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy.

Popularity of the name Rahel

• 187 Switzerland 2021

Famous People Named Rahel

• Rahel Varnhagen German writer

The name Rahel in Pop Culture

• Rahel a main character in "The God of Small Things" by Arundhati Roy