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Ruchel
Pronounced ROO-khəl /ˈru.xəl/Medium
Meaning: The Yiddish form of Rachel — from Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep'Medium
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History & Origin
Ruchel is the Yiddish form of Rachel — from the Hebrew Rachel, 'a ewe; a female sheep'. In the Bible, Rachel was the beloved wife of Jacob. A traditional, warm Yiddish name (the 'ch' is a throaty kh, as in Bach; said 'ROO-khəl'; nickname Ruchie).
In the U.S. it appears in Orthodox and Hasidic Jewish families. Rare, a-ewe at the root, and traditional.
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What does the name Ruchel mean?
Ruchel is the Yiddish Rachel — Hebrew 'a ewe; a female sheep'.
How do you pronounce Ruchel?
It's said ROO-khəl /ˈru.xəl/ — two syllables, stress on the first (the 'ch' is a throaty kh).
Is Ruchel a boy or girl name?
Ruchel is a girl's name.
How popular is Ruchel?
Ruchel is a rare name in the U.S.