Rachelle
ewe (Hebrew)
Rachelle is a biblical / english girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 256, with 30,808 records. It has 3 syllables.
Origin and meaning
ewe (Hebrew)
Rachelle derives from the Hebrew name Rachel via French spelling conventions. In the Philippines, it is a very common female name introduced primarily through American English naming trends rather than traditional Spanish Catholic naming, though its biblical roots resonate broadly with Christian Filipino families.
Rachelle is an elaborated French variant of the Biblical Hebrew name Rachel (Rahel), meaning 'ewe'. It became widely adopted in the English-speaking world and subsequently gained strong popularity in the Philippines during the late 20th century.
Name character
In the Philippines
Commonly shortened to nicknames like Che, Chelle, Chel, or Rach. Frequently used as a first element in compound names such as Rachelle Ann or Rachelle Marie.
Related forms
- Rachel Hebrew
- Raquel Spanish
- Rachelle French
- Rachele Italian
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Rachelle with common surname pairs
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How do I use Rachelle with two Filipino surnames?
Rachelle is the given name. The full name is Rachelle + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Rachelle a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Rachelle is number 256, with 30,808 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.