Rachel

American  

[rey-chuhl] / ˈreɪ tʃəl /

noun

1. Jacob's favored wife, the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Genesis 29–35.

2. a female given name.

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Rachel British  

noun

1. Old Testament the second and best-loved wife of Jacob; mother of Joseph and Benjamin (Genesis 29–35)

2. original name Elisa Félix . 1820–58, French tragic actress, famous for her roles in the plays of Racine and Corneille

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Rachel Cultural  

1. The second wife of Jacob (see Jacob and Esau). She was sterile for many years, but eventually had two sons: Joseph (see Joseph and his brothers) and Benjamin.

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Etymology

Origin of Rachel

From Late Latin, from Greek Rhachḗl, from Hebrew rāḥēl “ewe, female lamb”

Example Sentences

But what has taken the public by surprise is the fervor with which the audience has consumed Jacob Tierney’s adaptation of author Rachel Reid’s hockey romances – and rewatched those episodes, many times.

From Salon

In last year's Budget, Chancellor Rachel Reeves said these would stay frozen until 2031.

From BBC

Treasury Chief Rachel Reeves said the government is on track to cut borrowing, but attacks on Iran made the outlook uncertain.

From The Wall Street Journal

I like sharing in a communal space,” said moviegoer Rachel Bailit.

From Los Angeles Times

The Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will give an update later today on how the economy is expected to fare over the next few years.

From BBC