Rachel
ewe (Hebrew)
Rachel is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 148, with 49,091 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
ewe (Hebrew)
Rachel is of ancient Hebrew origin, borne by the biblical matriarch and favorite wife of Jacob in the Book of Genesis. In the Philippines, the name is prevalent among Christians, often adopted directly in its English spelling alongside its Spanish counterpart Raquel.
Derived from the Hebrew name Rachel meaning 'ewe'. It is widely used across Christian communities globally and became deeply entrenched in the Philippines through both biblical tradition and American-influenced English naming conventions.
Name character
In the Philippines
Very common across various generations in the Philippines. Commonly shortened to nicknames like Chel, Che, or Rach, and often paired in compound names such as Rachel Ann, Rachel Mae, or Maria Rachel.
Related forms
- Raquel Spanish
- Rachel French
- Rachele Italian
- Raquel Portuguese
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Rachel with common surname pairs
Each pair is a mother's maiden surname plus a father's surname. The number is the sound-fit score for this first name.
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About the name Rachel
How do I use Rachel with two Filipino surnames?
Rachel is the given name. The full name is Rachel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rachel a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rachel is number 148, with 49,091 records. That is not the 2024 birth list, and it does not say the name is a better choice. How it sounds with both family surnames is a separate score.