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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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Mr. DeMis was senior vice president and chief geologist at Goldman Sachs from 2016-17 and runs Rochelle Court, LLC.

From The Wall Street Journal Aug. 3, 2026

Rochelle Garza represented asylum-seekers who had to await their hearings in Mexico.

From Salon Jul. 15, 2026

The Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act is a popular piece of legislation in the tax-preparation industry, said Rochelle Hodes of the accounting and advisory firm Crowe LLP.

From MarketWatch Jun. 25, 2026

Jake Hinkle introduced Alex to the sport and served as his first coach while his mother Rochelle urged him on.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 16, 2026

In New Rochelle, except for Rosemary and two other friends, who had all been together since first grade, she was not very popular.

From "The Devil's Arithmetic" by Jane Yolen

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