רחל
rachel
Rachel is a female given name in Hebrew, written as רחל (rachel).
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is rachel.
Did you know?
- The name רחל is derived from the Proto-Semitic word for 'ewe', a female sheep.
- In Jewish tradition, the figure of רחל is often invoked in prayers for the return of exiles to their homeland.
- Because of its biblical origins, the name רחל is often associated with the concept of motherhood and longing in Hebrew literature.
Examples in context
- הם מצאו את רחל מתפתלת מכאבים.They found Rachel in great pain.This sentence shows the name רחל used when describing someone in pain.Tatoeba #1875339 by fekundulo, translation #802234 by Source_VOA
- הנה חברתי רחל איתה הלכתי יחד לבית הספר.This is my friend Rachel. We went to school together.This sentence shows the name רחל used when introducing a friend.Tatoeba #2198792 by fekundulo, translation #4422387 by AlanF_US
- ברוך אתה אדוני אלוהינו ואלוהי אבותינו אלוהי אברהם אלוהי יצחק ואלוהי יעקוב, אלוהי שרה אלוהי רבקה אלוהי רחל ואלוהי לאה.You are blessed, oh Lord our God and God of our ancestors, God of Abraham, God of Isaac and God of Jacob, God of Sarah, God of Rebecca, God of Rachel and God of Leah.This sentence shows the name רחל used in a religious context among other biblical names.Tatoeba #3005820 by judaismo, translation #3005821 by judaismo
Example conversation
Rotem is asking Itay about a mutual friend.
- רוטם Rotemראית את רחל היום?Ra'it et Rachel hayom?Did you see Rachel today?
- איתי Itayלא, לא דיברתי איתה.Lo, lo dibarti ita.No, I haven't spoken with her.
- רוטם Rotemאני חושבת שרחל בבית.Ani choshevet she-Rachel babayit.I think Rachel is at home.
- איתי Itayאולי כדאי להתקשר אליה.Ulai kedai lehitkasher eleiha.Maybe we should call her.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries רחל, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
