Raquel name meaning

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Updated: March 17th, 2024
Gender: Unisex, both Boy and Girl
Origin: Hebrew
Usage: English, Spanish, Finnish, Swedish, Danish and Norwegian
Pronunciation: ra-KELL
Meaning: Female Sheep, Form of Rachel, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Ewe and The Ewe
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What does Raquel mean?

The widespread unisex name Raquel means "Female Sheep, Form of Rachel, An Innocent Ewe, Lamb, Ewe or The Ewe" has its roots in Hebrew is dominantly used in Spanish, English, Danish, Finnish, Norwegian and Swedish.

Raquel is variant form of biblical, conifer and noteworthy Rachel. Also Rachel is Latin and Greek cognate of Hebrew רָחֵל = Ewe, Female Sheep. Rachel is also equivalent of Rågiähl in Latin language.

Rachel's meaning is Female Sheep and Jacob's Wife is originated from Hebrew.. The name is celebrated on January 15th.

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How do I pronounce Raquel?

ra-KELL is the most common way to pronounce two syllabled Raquel. The other ways to say the name are rah-kell or r(a)-quel.

Variants of Raquel

Rackel, Rachel, Rågiähl, Lahela, Rochelle, Rachell, Rachelmarie

Nicknames for Raquel

Common nickname for name Raquel include:

Names that rhyme with Raquel

How popular is the name Raquel?

Raquel was a popular name in United States. Over 49069 babies have been given the name in 146 years. When at the peak of its usage in 1970, it ranked 215th when 1468 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls.

However after 146 years, the name is on free fall on the charts. In addition to that, the first name has been in the top 500 baby names 40 times Also, Raquel was a popular name in Spain.

Over 8575 babies have been named Raquel since 2002. At its zenith in 2002, it ranked 26th when 1437 parents chose the moniker for their baby girls. After 10 years of usage, the name has fallen out of the charts.

In addition to that, the given name has been in the top 50 baby names 4 times

Raquel is a unique baby name in France, it has been in use since 1928 and was able to reach the top 600 names.

In 1975, it achieved its highest ever ranking of 556 on girl names chart when 36 babies were named Raquel. Over 966 babies in France have been named Raquel. The first name is an uncommon baby name in England and Wales, even after 23 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.

Over 189 people have been named Raquel in England and Wales. In Belgium, it is relatively new, first appeared in 1995.

However things change on global perspective, Raquel is extremely popular in Brazil where every 1 in 700 have the name as well as in Mexico.

Also the baby name is popular in Philippines, Argentina, Portugal, Mozambique, Cuba, Peru, Chile, Colombia, Venezuela, Angola, Bolivia, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Nicaragua, Equatorial Guinea, Costa Rica, Uruguay, Paraguay, Guatemala, Panama and El Salvador.

As per our estimate, over 1260000 people has been named Raquel globally.

YearBoysGirls
RankBirthsRankBirths
2018930285
2017879307
2016846332
2015748375
2014697403
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Raquel in Nordic countries

CountriesMenWomen
First NameSecondary NameFirst NameSecondary Name
Netherlands55449290
Finland000155

What numerology tells about Raquel?

You are always open to experience something new. Perhaps you are born to make bad people do good things and walk the right path. You think a lot and it makes you sick sometimes. Although you believe being sensitive is a bad trait, you are wrong. You are hard-working by nature and success drives you. You don't share the usual opinion of things and the ordinary life perspective. You often end up hurt and disappointed.

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Middle names for Raquel

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Famous people named Raquel

  • Raquel Rastenni, popular Danish singer
  • Raquel Chalfi, Israeli poet
  • Raquel Partnoy, Argentine painter, poet, and essayist
  • Raquel Welch, American actress and singer
  • Raquel Lee, American actress, writer, producer, director
  • Raquel Castro, American actress, singer and songwriter
  • Raquel Carriedo-Tomás, Spanish professional golfer
  • Raquel Zimmermann, Brazilian model
  • Raquel Torres, Mexican-born American film actress
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  • Raquel Cassidy, English actress
  • Raquel Guerra, Portuguese singer and actress
  • Raquel Alessi, American actress and model
  • Raquel Olmedo, She started her career in her native Cuba before moving to Mexico
  • Raquel Sánchez-Silva, Spanish television conductor and journalist
  • Raquel del Rosario, Spanish singer
  • Raquel Nave in Bizarre as Actress
  • Raquel González in Fausto 5.0 as Actress
  • Raquel Goodsell in High School Musical 2 as Make-Up Department
  • Raquel Krelle in The Rock as Actress
  • Raquel Pankowsky in Con la mirada de mi corazón as Actress
  • Raquel Mondin in Fame as Actress
  • Raquel López de los Mozos in Y después de Franco, ¿qué? as Actress
  • Raquel Azevedo in The Seasoning House as Costume Designer
  • Raquel Diamond in Filthy Ho's 5 as Actress
  • Raquel Bustos in Difìcil de olvidar as Actress
  • In 1995 comedy, drama movie, A Comédia de Deus, Raquel Ascensão characterized Rosarinho.
  • In 1967 crime and drama film, Operación Tiburón, Raquel Bardisa portrayed Linda.
  • Raquel Dias played the significant character of Rosa in 1999 drama, mystery movie ...Quando Troveja.
  • Raquel Evans portrayed central role of Esperanza in 1978 drama, romance flick El último pecado de la burguesía.
  • Raquel Meller characterized the leading role of Violetta in 1924 adventure, comedy movie Violettes impériales.
  • In 2001, Raquel Meroño played the role of Bárbara in fantasy and horror movie Dagon.
  • In 1970 film, El fin del juego, Raquel Parot played N.
  • Raquel Rodrigo, from 1938 musical, romance flick El barbero de Sevilla, who characterized the Rosina.
  • In drama, fantasy flick, Finlandia, Raquel Menor Rodriguez played Lorena Mendoza.
  • In 1922, Raquel Garín characterized the role of N In movie Mi alazán tostao.
  • In 2003, Raquel Albéniz portrayed the role of Laura in drama, romance film Extraño.
  • Raquel Tibol, from 1973 movie Picasso entre nosotros, who played N.
  • Raquel Ruanova characterized leading role of N in 1922 drama movie Luz de redención.
  • Raquel Riley-Thomas played significant character of Erika in 2005 horror flick Camp D.O.A..
  • Raquel Barros, from 1918 crime, thriller film O Homem dos Olhos Tortos, who played the Margarida Costa.
  • In 2014 comedy film, Famel Top Secret, Raquel Faria characterized Assessora Banqueiro.

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