Raquel

The feminine first name Raquel is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, originally derived from the biblical name Rahel. Literally translated into English, the name means 'the mother sheep.'

What does the name Raquel mean?

The feminine first name Raquel is a Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, originally derived from the biblical name Rahel. Literally translated into English, the name means 'the mother sheep.' The roots of Raquel lie in the ancient Hebrew element rāḥēl (רָחֵל), which translates to 'the mother sheep.' In the Old Testament, Rahel is Jacob's second wife (favorite wife) and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her father Laban made Jacob marry her older sister Leah first and later also Rahel. Other variants include Rahela, Rahella, Rachela, Rachele, Rachelle, Raquelle, Rakel, Rachael, Racheal, Rachyl, Racquel, Raschelle, Richelle, Rae, Raakel, Rachil, Rhachel, and Rhachela. A well-known bearer of the name is the Bolivian actress Raquel Welch.

Where does the name Raquel come from?

Etymology Raquel is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the mother sheep.' Ancient Hebrew

How do you pronounce Raquel?

Sound & pronunciation of Raquel: The name Raquel is two syllables and has a distinctive sound. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ra-kell' [ʁaˈkɛl], starting with a rolling or guttural R sound that gives the name depth. The emphasis is clearly on the second syllable. The hard K in the middle provides a clear impulse, while the bright E at the end softens the strictness slightly. Raquel thus appears expressive and characterful - precise, self-assured, and clearly defined.

When is the name day of Raquel?

The name day of Raquel is July 11.

Popularity

Raquel is a popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 2,358th in the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 1979 at position 228. In the last ten years, Raquel has been given as a first name about 120 times, placing it 2,161st in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,996th.

Nicknames & pet names

Kaquel / Kel / Ra / Raggel / Raguel / Rakel / Raki / Rakiih / Raqqo / Raqui / Rocky

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Famous people

• Ana Raquel Satre (Uruguayan singer)
• Raquel (Rocky) Blue (character from Shake It Up)
• Raquel Alessi (American actress)
• Raquel Alvarez (model)
• Raquel Castro (actress from the USA)
• Raquel Del Rosario Macias (Greek singer)
• Raquel del Rosario Macías (Spanish singer)
• Raquel Devine (American actress)
• Raquel Diaz (singer from the USA)
• Raquel Freire (Portuguese film director)
• Raquel Galdes (Maltese singer)
• Raquel Guerra (Portuguese singer)
• Raquel Ilonbe (writer from Equatorial Guinea)
• Raquel J. Palacio (American photographer)
• Raquel Kops-Jones (American tennis player)
• Raquel Lee (American actress)
• Raquel Partnoy (Argentinian artist)
• Raquel Pena (American soccer player)
• Raquel Pinel (soccer player from Spain)
• Raquel Rastenni (Danish singer)