A feminine given name of Hebrew origin meaning 'ewe' or 'female sheep.' In biblical tradition, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.
From Hebrew רחל (rachel) meaning 'ewe.' The name entered English through Latin and Old French, becoming popular among Christians due to the biblical matriarch Rachel, known for her beauty and tragic story.
Rachel's biblical story of waiting fourteen years for love has made the name synonymous with patience and devotion in Western culture. The name's meaning 'ewe' reflects ancient pastoral life, where sheep represented gentleness, fertility, and valuable property.
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