Rakel
Norwegian · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Rakel
Rakel is a Scandinavian and Dutch form of Rachel, derived from the Hebrew name Rachel (רָחֵל), which means "ewe" or "female sheep." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistics and carries connotations of gentleness and innocence in biblical tradition.
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Etymology
Rakel is a Scandinavian and Dutch form of Rachel, derived from the Hebrew name Rachel (רָחֵל), which means "ewe" or "female sheep." The name has roots in Hebrew linguistics and carries connotations of gentleness and innocence in biblical tradition.
The name is primarily used in Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, Denmark) and the Netherlands, with historical significance as the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin in the Hebrew Bible, making it important in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions.
Rakel currently ranks #13,486 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2002.
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