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Rashelle

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Pronounced ruh-SHEL /rəˈʃɛl/Medium

Meaning: Rashelle is a phonetic respelling of Rochelle, and echoes Rachel; Rochelle is French for 'little rock', while Rachel is the Hebrew for 'ewe', a gentle image of a lamb — the name blends both associations.Low

In 30 seconds: Rashelle is a sounded-out spelling of Rochelle, French for 'little rock', with echoes of Rachel, Hebrew 'ewe' (said 'ruh-SHEL').

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Origin MediumHebrew, French

MeaningRashelle is a phonetic respelling of Rochelle, and echoes Rachel; Rochelle is French for 'little rock', while Rachel is the Hebrew for 'ewe', a gentle image of a lamb — the name blends both associations.

U.S. rank (2019)#15174 ↘ Falling

2019 U.S. births6 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year1989

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,368

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

Rashelle is a respelling of Rochelle, a French name meaning 'little rock' (from roche), that also carries an echo of Rachel, Hebrew for 'ewe'. The Ra- opening ties it visually toward Rachel while it sounds like Rochelle.

It appeared as an inventive variant during the later twentieth century, peaking in the late nineteen-eighties, and stayed uncommon. It reads today as a soft, of-its-era respelling.

Did you know? Rashelle sits between two names — the French Rochelle, 'little rock', and the Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe' — and its spelling leans on the sound they share.

Overall data confidence 55%

Behind the Name — Rochelle — French 'little rock'; Rachel echo, Hebrew 'ewe'

Variations

RochelleRachelleRoshelle

Nicknames

RaeShelle

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rashelle mean?

Rashelle is a form of Rochelle, French for 'little rock', and echoes Rachel, Hebrew for 'ewe'.

How do you pronounce Rashelle?

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

Is Rashelle a boy or girl name?

Rashelle is used as a girl's name.

How popular is Rashelle?

Rashelle is an uncommon respelling of Rochelle, most seen in the later twentieth century.