Rochelle

American  

[raw-shel, roh-shel, ruh-] / rɔˈʃɛl, roʊˈʃɛl, rə- /

noun

1. La. La Rochelle.

2. a female given name: from a French word meaning “small rock.”

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Example Sentences

But he did lead Newcastle through their group in the Challenge Cup to set up an enticing last-16 tie against French giants La Rochelle next month.

From BBC

Rochelle, from Hertfordshire, is 27 years old and has suffered with painful periods from the age of 13.

From BBC

Rochelle was offered the Mirena intrauterine device which worked for two years, after which the pain returned and was the worst it had ever been.

From BBC

Fortunately Rochelle has private healthcare through work and a supportive manager, and an MRI scan in July 2025 confirmed she had severe Stage 4 endometriosis.

From BBC

Michael, 53 years old, was born in Cairo and grew up in New Rochelle, N.Y., where he attended public school.

From The Wall Street Journal