Rachel
ewe (Hebrew)
Rachel is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. PSA rank #148 (49,091 records), 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
Rachel with popular surnames
How the first name sits with a mother's maiden surname and father's surname.
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?
PSA rank #148 describes how often this given name appears in Philippine records — not whether it is a better name. Fit with both family surnames still matters more for the birth certificate.