Raquel
Spanish · Girl · 2 syllables
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About the name Raquel
Raquel means "ewe" or "female sheep" and derives from the Hebrew name Rachel (רָחֵל), from the root word "rach" meaning soft or tender.
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Etymology
Raquel means "ewe" or "female sheep" and derives from the Hebrew name Rachel (רָחֵל), from the root word "rach" meaning soft or tender. The name is primarily used in Spanish, Portuguese, and Jewish cultures, with biblical significance as Rachel was the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin in the Hebrew Bible, making it foundational to Christian, Jewish, and Islamic traditions.
Raquel currently ranks #1,123 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1970.
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