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Rashel

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Pronounced rah-SHEL /rɑˈʃɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep' (a symbol of gentleness)Medium

In 30 seconds: A ewe; a female sheep: Rashel spells Rachel — 'a ewe'. Lyrical, biblical, and warm (said 'rah-SHEL').
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningA spelling of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep' (a symbol of gentleness)
U.S. rank (2024)#6322 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births19 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2008
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,192

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200819642024

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Rashel is a spelling of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep', a symbol of gentleness. In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob. A lyrical, biblical name across Hispanic families (said 'rah-SHEL'; nickname Rashie).

In the U.S. it appears in Latino families. Rare in this spelling, a-ewe at the root, and biblical.

Did you know? Rachel means 'a ewe; a female sheep' (Hebrew, a symbol of gentleness) — Rashel is a Spanish-style spelling, lyrical and biblical (said 'rah-SHEL').
Overall data confidence 60%
Behind the Name — Rachel — root etymology

Variations

RachelRachaelRaquel

Nicknames

Rashie

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If you like Rashel…

Rachel— the standard spelling
Raquel— the Spanish form
Rachelle— another -elle form
Rachael— the same biblical feel
Ruchel— shares Rashel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashel mean?

Rashel spells Rachel — Hebrew 'a ewe; a female sheep'.

How do you pronounce Rashel?

It's said rah-SHEL /rɑˈʃɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the second.

Is Rashel a boy or girl name?

Rashel is a girl's name.

How popular is Rashel?

Rashel is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Rachel is more common.

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