레이첼
Reichel
The Korean way to say the female given name Rachel is 레이첼 (Reichel).
레이첼 is used as a female given name.
Meaning: female given name (name)
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is Reichel.
Did you know?
- In some Korean religious communities, the name 'Rachel' is used as a 'spiritual name' chosen from the Bible, separate from the person's legal family name.
- The syllable 첼 in 레이첼 is quite rare in traditional Korean names and is a clear signal to native speakers that the name is of Western origin.
- If a Korean person were to name a child 'Rachel' using traditional Korean naming customs, they would likely choose completely different syllables that carry specific Hanja (Chinese character) meanings.
Examples in context
- 레이첼씨, 안녕하세요?Hello, Rachel!
- 이분은 레이첼입니다.This person is Rachel.
- 레이첼은 제 친구예요.Reichel-eun je chin-gu-ye-yo.Rachel is my friend.
Example conversation
Minji and Jihun are talking about a new colleague.
- 민지 Min-ji새로운 동료 이름이 뭐예요?Saeroun dongryo ireum-i mwo-ye-yo?What is the new colleague's name?
- 지훈 Ji-hun레이첼이에요.Reichel-i-e-yo.It is Rachel.
- 민지 Min-ji레이첼 씨는 친절해요?Reichel ssi-neun chin-jeol-hae-yo?Is Rachel kind?
- 지훈 Ji-hun네, 정말 친절한 분이에요.Ne, jeong-mal chin-jeol-han bun-i-e-yo.Yes, she is a very kind person.
