Rahela
Fact sheet
- Name
- Rahela
- Gender
- Girl name
- Syllables
- 3
The girl's name Rahela is a Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian variant of the biblical Hebrew name Rahel. Directly translated, it means 'the mother sheep'.
What does the name Rahela mean?
The girl's name Rahela is a Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian variant of the biblical Hebrew name Rahel. Directly translated, it means 'the mother sheep'. Its origin lies in the ancient Hebrew word rāḥēl (רָחֵל), which translates to 'the mother sheep'. In the Old Testament, Rahel is Jacob's second wife (favorite wife) and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. Her father Laban made Jacob marry her older sister Leah first and later Rahel. Other variants include Rahella, Rachel, Rachela, Rachele, Rachelle, Raquel, Raquelle, Rakel, Rachael, Racheal, Rachyl, Racquel, Raschelle, Richelle, Rae, Raakel, Rachil, Rhachel, and Rhachela.
Where does the name Rahela come from?
The etymology of Rahela is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'the mother sheep'. Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Rahela?
Sound & pronunciation of Rahela: The name Rahela is three syllables and softly structured. In German pronunciation, it is usually pronounced as 'Ra-he-la' [ʁaˈheːla], starting with an open A sound that conveys openness and warmth. The whispered H creates a gentle pause in the middle, while the long E brings brightness. The open A at the end rounds the name off softly. Rahela thus appears harmonious and melodic - feminine, calm, and sonically balanced.
When is the name day of Rahela?
The name day of Rahela is July 11.
Popularity
Rahela is a very popular first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 1,514th on the list of the most common female baby names. Its best placement was in 2019 at 980th. In the last ten years, Rahela has been given as a first name about 280 times, placing it 1,290th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 1,606th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ela / Rahe / Rahi
Similar first names
Famous people
- Rahela Markt (Croatian sprinter)
Frequently asked questions about the name Rahela
What is the origin of the name Rahela?
Rahela is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin that is widespread in various Slavic languages such as Romanian, Serbo-Croatian, and Slovenian.
What does the name Rahela mean?
The name Rahela means 'the mother sheep', derived from the ancient Hebrew word rāḥēl (רָחֵל).
How popular is the name Rahela?
The popularity of Rahela varies by region, but it has become increasingly popular in recent years in several countries, especially in the Slavic region.