Rachel

[rey-chuhl]

noun

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

2. a female given name.

Rachel

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

Rachel

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.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Rachel¹

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

Example Sentences

Supt Rachel Swinney from Sussex Police said there were "additional patrols taking place at places of worship across Sussex to provide visibility and reassurance".

From BBC

They would also levy national insurance on rental income, which, according to a report in The Times, is a measure that has also been considered by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

From BBC

The next day, Dodgen-Magee got a phone call saying Sarah’s father had shot and killed Sarah, her younger siblings, Rachel and April, and their mother, Laura, in a fit of jealous rage.

From Salon

The Conservative conference comes six weeks before Chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers her Budget on 26 November.

From BBC

Rachel Birnam, 30, said while the “secret sessions” were “such a special thing, it’s nice that this is accessible to everybody.”

From Los Angeles Times