Origin, Meaning and History of Rashel
The melodious-sounding Rashel is a feminine given name. It is considered to be a variant ofRachelle, which is another spelling variant of the nameRachel. The spelling of the name could have been influenced by the similar-sounding name Rochelle, which is also the name of a French city. The roots of the name can be traced back to its Hebrew origin, taking inspiration from the Biblical name Rachel, because of this Rashel and Rachel share the same meaning, that is ‘ewe,’ or a ‘female sheep.’ Some certain qualities of sheep that can be associated with the name Rashel can be gentleness and innocence. It could also signify someone who is a follower of Jesus Christ.
Rachel is a prominent figure in the Old Testament of the Bible. She is introduced as Laban’s daughter and the younger sister of Leah. She was well-known as Jacob’s loyal wife who bore him two sons, Joseph and Benjamin. She was revered as a powerful mediator by the people of Israel after the Biblical period (1).
A few possible variants of the name Rashel includeRacheal, Rachael, Rachyl,Richelle, Rashelle, and Raschelle. Some cute and personalized nicknames can be Rashy, Shell,Shelly, Rache,Rae, Rach, Chelle, or Rara.
Since Rashel is a rare variant of a highly popular name, it is seldom found to be used in television shows, films, or even literature. However, one eminent sports person who bears this name isBangladeshi field hockey player, Rashel Mahmud. He is an international player and is a member of the Bangladesh national field hockey team.
Rashel
Girl
Judaism
Hebrew, Russian
9
Two
1 word, 6 letters, 2 vowels, 4 consonants
Medium length and easy to pronounce
How To Pronounce Rashel?
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Rashel On The Popularity Chart
The popularity of the name Rashel has been fluctuating over the years. The graphs below help for better understanding of the rank and popularity of the name.
Popularity Over Time
The popularity of Rashel has been inconsistent over time. At its most popular in 2008, the name had 80 babies per million sharing the name.
Source:Social Security AdministrationRank Over Time
名称的排名一直走ing up and down the charts. It reached its highest ranking in 2000, standing at 2,153 position.
Source:Social Security AdministrationNames With Similar Sound As Rashel
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Popular Sibling Names For Rashel
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Boy Sibling Names For Rashel
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Hrishab
Hrisheek
Hrishi
Hrishik
Hrishikesh
Hrishikesha
Hrishinadh
Hrishita
Hrishitaa
Hrishu
Girl Sibling Names For Rashel
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Racheal
Rachel
Rachela
Rachele
Rachell
Rachelle
Rachelyn
Rachil
Raechel
Rashelle
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Names With Similar Meaning As Rashel
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the meaning of the name Rashel?
The name Rashel means ‘ewe.’
What is the origin of the name Rashel?
Rashel has a Hebrew origin.
How to pronounce the name Rashel?
Rashel is pronounced as ruh-shel.
What are some unique middle names that complement Rashel?
References:
- Rachel, Bible;
https://jwa.org/encyclopedia/article/rachel-bible
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