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Rashell

♀ Girl

Pronounced rə-SHEL /rəˈʃɛl/Medium

Meaning: Spelling of Rachelle/Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep' (a symbol of gentleness)Medium

In 30 seconds: A gentle ewe: Rashell spells Rachelle/Rachel — 'a ewe; little lamb'. Soft, modern, and warm.
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Origin MediumHebrew
MeaningSpelling of Rachelle/Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep' (a symbol of gentleness)
U.S. rank (2024)#5246 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births25 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year1990
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,289

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 199019582024

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

Rashell is a phonetic spelling of Rachelle — a French elaboration of Rachel, from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep' (the beloved wife of Jacob, a symbol of gentleness). A soft, modern name; the Rash-/-ell spelling personalizes it (said 'rə-SHEL').

It registers thinly beside Rachelle. Rare, a-ewe at the root, and soft.

Did you know? Rachel means 'a ewe; a female sheep' in Hebrew (a symbol of gentleness; a matriarch of the Bible) — Rashell is a phonetic spelling of the French Rachelle; soft and modern.
Overall data confidence 68%
Behind the Name — Rachel — root etymology

Variations

RachelleRachelRashelle

Nicknames

Shelly

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If you like Rashell…

Rachelle— the standard spelling
Rachel— the root name
Rochelle— a sound-neighbor name
Rachell— a fellow Hebrew choice
Janell— another Hebrew name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashell mean?

Rashell spells Rachelle/Rachel — Hebrew 'a ewe; a female sheep'.

How do you pronounce Rashell?

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

Is Rashell a boy or girl name?

Rashell is a girl's name.

How popular is Rashell?

Rashell is a rare spelling in the U.S.; Rachelle is more common.

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