Raquel
/raˈkel/
Raquel is a Spanish female given name.
Raquel is used as a personal name for women.
Which one should you use?
While Raquel is the standard form of the name, Raqui serves as an affectionate and informal diminutive.
How do you pronounce it?
/raˈkel/
Did you know?
- The Hebrew origin of Raquel means 'ewe', a term for a female sheep, which provides a soft, pastoral-themed origin for the name.
- In Spanish grammar, Raquel is a palabra aguda, meaning the natural stress falls on the last syllable, unlike the English 'Rachel'.
- If you were looking for a masculine version of this name in Spanish, you would not find one directly related to 'Raquel', as it is strictly feminine.
Examples in context
- Raquel es mi mejor amiga.Raquel is my best friend.
- ¿Conoces a Raquel?Do you know Raquel?
- Hoy es el cumpleaños de Raquel.Today is Raquel's birthday.
Example conversation
Alejandro and Elena are talking about a mutual friend at a cafe.
- Alejandro¿Has visto a Raquel hoy?Have you seen Raquel today?
- ElenaNo, no he visto a Raquel.No, I haven't seen Raquel.
- AlejandroElla está trabajando en la biblioteca.She is working at the library.
- ElenaAh, entonces iré a buscarla.Ah, then I will go look for her.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry Raquel, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Raquel, CC BY-SA 4.0.
