Meaning: A Yiddish form of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' — the biblical matriarch, wife of Jacob. A tender heritage name, which we note respectfully.Low
In 30 seconds: A tender heritage name: Reichel is a Yiddish form of Rachel, 'ewe' (said 'RY-khel'). Warm and traditional.
MeaningA Yiddish form of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' — the biblical matriarch, wife of Jacob. A tender heritage name, which we note respectfully.
Reichel carries the Hebrew Rachel, 'ewe,' into Yiddish tradition, honoring the biblical matriarch. It reads tender and traditional, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'RY-khel').
It appears rarely in the U.S., familiar in Jewish families. Rare, warm, and traditional.
Did you know? Reichel is a Yiddish form of Rachel, from the Hebrew for 'ewe' — the biblical matriarch and wife of Jacob — a warm heritage name, which we note respectfully (said 'RY-khel').
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References — Reichel — Yiddish form of Rachel; Hebrew 'ewe'