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

The show, based on the “Game Changers” book series by Rachel Reid, was produced by Bell Media’s Crave in Canada.

From Los Angeles Times

She began to consider it more seriously after a relative told her that her teaching style was similar to the uber-popular kids’ YouTuber Ms. Rachel.

From Los Angeles Times

Outlining the case, Rachel Langdale KC said he had also viewed content relating to law and police powers.

From BBC

Interest is calculated differently depending on when and where you took the loan out which UK chancellor Rachel Reeves called a "fair and reasonable" system, after backlash for freezing the threshold in England.

From BBC

Chancellor Rachel Reeves will give an update on her plans for the UK economy, when she delivers the Spring Statement on 3 March.

From BBC