Rashel Girl
Origin(s)
PronunciationRAH-shel / /ˈræʃəl/Hebrew; Arabic
Meaning
Hebrew: 'ewe'; Arabic: 'to be nourished'
Historical & Cultural Background
Rashel is a variant of the name Rachel, which has significant roots in Hebrew culture, being associated with the biblical figure Rachel, the wife of Jacob. In Arabic, the name can also be interpreted in a nurturing context. The name has seen various spellings and adaptations across cultures, contributing to its diverse usage.
Similar Names
Variants
- Rachael
- Rachelle
International Variants
- Raquel (Spanish)
- Rakel (Norwegian)
- Rachelle (French)
Famous people named Rashel
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Fictional characters named Rashel
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Sibling Suggestions
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Rashel was first seen in the United States in 1964. Rashel has ranked as high as #1320 nationally, which occurred in 2008, and has been most popular in California, Florida, New York, New Jersey, and Texas. In the past 5 years the name Rashel has been trending about the same compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
Top States for Rashel (2014)
| State | Births | Share |
|---|---|---|
| NY | 5 |
Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 1964 | 5 |
| 1967 | 6 |
| 1968 | 8 |
| 1969 | 16 |
| 1970 | 17 |
| 1971 | 14 |
| 1972 | 12 |
| 1974 | 14 |
| 1975 | 17 |
| 1976 | 14 |
| 1977 | 14 |
| 1978 | 18 |
| 1979 | 12 |
| 1980 | 9 |
| 1981 | 9 |
| 1982 | 20 |
| 1983 | 14 |
| 1984 | 11 |
| 1985 | 17 |
| 1986 | 20 |
| 1987 | 16 |
| 1988 | 12 |
| 1989 | 21 |
| 1990 | 16 |
| 1991 | 25 |
| 1992 | 16 |
| 1993 | 13 |
| 1994 | 12 |
| 1995 | 10 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 20 |
| 1998 | 15 |
| 1999 | 38 |
| 2000 | 75 |
| 2001 | 67 |
| 2002 | 41 |
| 2003 | 49 |
| 2004 | 33 |
| 2005 | 40 |
| 2006 | 30 |
| 2007 | 28 |
| 2008 | 80 |
| 2009 | 27 |
| 2010 | 23 |
| 2011 | 28 |
| 2012 | 32 |
| 2013 | 14 |
| 2014 | 30 |
| 2015 | 16 |
| 2016 | 13 |
| 2017 | 12 |
| 2018 | 8 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2022 | 9 |
| 2023 | 11 |
| 2024 | 19 |