What is the origin of the name Rochel?

Rochel is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rochel?

Rochel is currently ranked #1700 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

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GirlHebrew

Rochel

RO-khel

Popularity

#1700

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,875

Peak Year

#131 in 2019

First Recorded

1947

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Vintage

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A Yiddish variant of Rachel, meaning 'ewe'. Of Hebrew origin.

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Rochele Shelly

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Numerology

The Builder

Stable, disciplined, and hardworking. Names at 4 convey groundedness and reliability.

Nicknames

Rochele Shelly

Spelling Variations

Rachel Rachelle

Similar Names

Leah Sarah Esther Miriam

Personality Traits

CaringNurturingKindGentle

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