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

Wellbeing officer Rachel Warden said maintaining links with parents all year round "not just when there are issues" is important.

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With their help, he makes a quite unflattering list of Rachel’s pros and cons, which, of course, Rachel discovers.

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Chancellor Rachel Reeves is set to announce more than £16m to support businesses in Northern Ireland dealing with post-Brexit trade rules when she reveals her Budget later this week.

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So what can nervous business owners and leaders expect from Rachel Reeves?

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Rachel is taken with Gustav’s films, and the director sees a familiar spark of brilliance in the young ingenue.

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