Raquel
rah-KEL
Popularity
#1071
Letters
6
Syllables
2
Origin
Spanish
Total Births
50,764
Peak Year
#1,478 in 1970
First Recorded
1900
Style
Vintage, Soft & Gentle
Spelling
Easy to spell
What It Means
Raquel is the Spanish and Portuguese form of Rachel, meaning 'ewe' in Hebrew. It symbolizes innocence and gentleness.
Numerology
The Idealist
Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.
Famous Namesakes
Raquel Welch
American actress and sex symbol of the 1960s
Raquel Allegra
American fashion designer known for tie-dye
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