Rahel: Name Meaning, Origin & Popularity

At a Glance: Name: Rahel – Meaning: ewe, form of Rachel – Origin: Amharic (from Hebrew) – Gender: Girl – Pronunciation: RAH-hel


Rahel is an Amharic (from Hebrew) girl's name meaning “ewe, form of Rachel”. It appears in 2 of our baby name lists.

Meaning & Origin of Rahel

Meaning: Ewe, form of Rachel.

Origin: Amharic (from Hebrew).

A common claim: Often said to mean 'little lamb' Actually: The Hebrew root רָחֵל specifically means 'ewe' (an adult female sheep), not 'lamb'.

Source: Wiktionary.

How to Pronounce Rahel

Phonetic: RAH-hel   IPA: /ˈrɑːhɛl/

Popularity of Rahel

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1971–2024.

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