Raela

Raela is a contemporary female first name that is used as a short form of Rachel in both Anglo-American and Brazilian contexts. This name has its roots in the biblical figure Rachel, which literally means 'the mother sheep'.

What does the name Raela mean?

The first name Raela represents a modern, Anglo-American, and Brazilian abbreviation of the name Rachel, which in turn is derived from the biblical Rachel. The direct translation is 'the mother sheep'. The origin of the name traces back to the ancient Hebrew term rāḥēl (רָחֵל), which also means 'the mother sheep'. In the Old Testament, Rachel is Jacob's second wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her father Laban ensured that Jacob first married her older sister Leah and eventually Rachel as well. Other variants of the name include Rael, Raelyn, Raele, Rahela, Rahella, Rachela, Rachele, Rachelle, Raquel, Raquelle, Rakel, Rachael, Racheal, Rachyl, Racquel, and Rhachela.

Where does the name Raela come from?

The name Raela originates from ancient Hebrew and means 'the mother sheep'. It is composed of the ancient Hebrew word rāḥēl (רָחֵל). The languages in which this name appears are American, Anglo-American, and Brazilian.

How do you pronounce Raela?

Rae-la, with emphasis on the first syllable

When is the name day of Raela?

Raela celebrates its name day on July 11.

Popularity

In Germany, Raela is a rather rare name. In 2018, it ranked 4,078th on the list of the most common female first names. Raela achieved its best ranking in 2010 at 2,348th. In the last ten years, the name has been given less than 10 times, resulting in a placement of 7,773 in the ten-year statistics. Between 2010 and 2024, it ranks 7,455th.

Nicknames & pet names

Ela

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