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Rahil
How to Pronounce Rahil
Pronounced rah-HEEL /rɑˈhil/Medium
Meaning: Variously the Arabic/Persian Rahil, 'a traveler, a journey' (from rahala, 'to journey'), and the Arabic form of Rachel, 'a ewe'; used for both sexes; here for boys; routes layeredLow
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
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History & Origin
Rahil comes variously from the Arabic/Persian rahil, 'a traveler, a journey' (from rahala, 'to journey'), and from the Arabic form of Rachel, 'a ewe' (routes layered, which we note). A crisp, cultural name, used for both sexes, here for boys (slug distinguished; nickname Rah).
In the U.S. it appears in Persian and Muslim families. Rare, a-traveler-or-a-ewe at the root, and cultural.
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What does the name Rahil mean?
Rahil is variously Arabic/Persian 'a traveler' and the Arabic Rachel ('a ewe'); the routes are layered.
How do you pronounce Rahil?
It's said rah-HEEL /rɑˈhil/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Rahil a boy or girl name?
Rahil is used for both sexes; this page covers its use as a boy's name.
How popular is Rahil?
Rahil is a rare name in the U.S.