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How to pronounce Rachel (RAY-chel)

Rachel

RAY-chel

Raychel

The 'ch' is like in 'church', not as in 'loch'. Two syllables.

Notes

The 'ch' is like in 'church', not as in 'loch'. Two syllables.

Origin & meaning

Origin
Hebrew
Meaning
ewe

Aussie nickname — what your mates might call you

  • Rach
  • Razza
Why we shorten names like this →

Popularity

Biblical name; the matriarch Rachel was a wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin.

Notable people

  • Rachel McAdams (Canadian actress)
  • Rachel Weisz (British actress)

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