Female Name
Rhachel
Overview
Gender
feminine
Origin
Categories
ends in -el
Writing Systems
ῬαχήλAncient Greek
Characteristics
How people perceive this name
Overall Rating
50/100
Meaning & Etymology
Rhachel is a variant form of the name Rachel, primarily used in the Greek Bible. The name Rachel itself originates from the Hebrew name רָחֵל (Rakhel), meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep'. Rhachel, as a form of Rachel, carries the same connotations of gentleness and nurturing, often associated with pastoral imagery and biblical narratives.
Etymology
Original Form:
רָחֵל (Rakhel)
Evolution:
The name Rachel evolved into Rhachel through its adaptation in the Greek Bible, where it was transliterated to fit the phonetic and orthographic norms of Greek.
Source:
Greek Bible