Raquel
ewe (Hebrew)
Raquel is a spanish / biblical girl name in the Philippines. In the civil registry as of May 2021 it is number 77, with 68,704 records. It has 2 syllables.
Origin and meaning
ewe (Hebrew)
Raquel derives from the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning 'ewe'. In the Philippines, it arrived via Spanish Catholicism and has established deep roots as a classic, enduring feminine given name.
Raquel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of the biblical Hebrew name Rachel. It was introduced to the Philippines during the Spanish colonial era and remains widely used across generations.
Name character
In the Philippines
Frequently given as a standalone name or paired in compounds (e.g., Maria Raquel). Common Filipino nicknames include Quel, Kelly, or Aquel.
Related forms
- Rachel English
- Raquel Portuguese
- Rachele Italian
- Rachel French
Would your family give Raquel?
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Raquel 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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How do I use Raquel with two Filipino surnames?
Raquel is the given name. The full name is Raquel + mother's maiden surname + father's surname. Score a pair from a combination page or the homepage search.
Is Raquel a common girl name in the Philippines?
In the civil registry as of May 2021, Raquel is number 77, with 68,704 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.