Rahel

Ewe; gentle one (from Rachel)

GenderGirlOriginEthiopian (Amharic/Biblical)Say itRAH-helPopularityTop 100
Pronounced RAH-hel

About the name Rahel

Rahel is the Ethiopian form of the biblical Rachel, a name of gentleness and beloved devotion. It's timeless and widely used across generations.

Gentle, devoted, and quietly beloved.

Fun fact

Rachel is one of the matriarchs of the Bible, and her name remains one of the most enduring across cultures.

Nicknames for Rahel

Rahi

Variations

RachelRaheli

Sibling name ideas

MariamSaraNathnael

Similar names

MariamBeloved; bitter graceSaraprincessLidiyaFrom Lydia (biblical region)BetelhemHouse of bread; BethlehemBetelihemHouse of bread; BethlehemBethlehemHouse of bread; city of Christ's birthHermelaFrom Hermon; consecratedNardiFragrant oil; spikenard

Themes

FaithGentleVintage
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