Female Name
Rachyl
ˈɹeɪ.t͡ʃəl
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
rare English
variants
y vowels
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
30/100
modern100%
youthful80%
informal65%
common65%
urban100%
delicate65%
strange80%
comedic65%
Meaning & Etymology
Rachyl is a variant of the name Rachel, which originates from the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rakhel) meaning 'ewe', a female sheep. The name has biblical origins, being borne by the wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin in the Old Testament. Over time, Rachyl has evolved as a modern spelling variation, often used to provide a unique twist on the traditional name.
Etymology
Original Form:
רָחֵל (Rakhel)
Evolution:
From Hebrew to Greek (Ῥαχήλ), Latin (Rachel), and eventually to English as Rachel, with Rachyl emerging as a modern variant.
Source:
Biblical texts and linguistic studies on name evolution.