How to Pronounce Rachel
The stress is on the second syllable.
This name is commonly found in English-speaking regions.
Rachel means "Ewe, female sheep"—a English name with a rich history.
Rachel has 2 syllables: RAY-chul.
Common spellings include Raquel, Rachelle—all pronounced the same as Rachel.
Phonetic Spelling of Rachel
The phonetic spelling of Rachel is:
Rachel Pronunciation (Audio)
Listen to the name pronunciation audio for Rachel below.
Origin and Meaning of Rachel
Rachel is a English name meaning "Ewe, female sheep". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria, Bangladesh, BE, BG, Bahrain, BI, BN, BO, BR, BW, Canada, CH, CL, CM, CN, CO, CR, CY, CZ, DE, DK, Algeria, EC, Egypt, ES, FI, France, GB, GH, GR, GT, Hong Kong, HR, HU, ID, IE, IL, India, Iraq, Iran, IS, Italy, JM, JO, JP, KR, Kuwait, KZ, Lebanon, LU, Libya, Morocco, MO, MT, MU, MV, MX, Malaysia, Nigeria, Netherlands, NO, Oman, PA, PE, PH, PL, PR, PS, PT, Qatar, RU, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, SE, Singapore, Syria, TN, Turkey, TW, United States, UY, United Arab Emirates, United States, South Africa. Hebrew Rachel
Common Mispronunciations of Rachel
- Avoid stressing the wrong syllable—the correct English pronunciation emphasizes RAY-chul
- Don't anglicize the sounds; Rachel should be pronounced with its original English phonetics
- "Raquel" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Rachel
- "Rachelle" is a variant spelling—pronounce it the same as Rachel
Frequently Asked Questions
- How do you pronounce Rachel?
- Rachel is pronounced RAY-chul.
- What is the correct pronunciation of Rachel?
- The correct pronunciation of Rachel is RAY-chul.
- Is Rachel a English name?
- Yes, Rachel is a English name meaning "Ewe, female sheep".