At a Glance
- 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
RAH-helIPA /ˈrɑːhɛl/
Popularity of Rahel
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