Girl name
Rakel name meaning
“female sheep; ewe”
Rakel means “ewe,” a female sheep, and is used as a feminine name in Türkiye. It is a form of Hebrew Rāḥēl found across different languages. Rachel shares the same source, creating a direct connection between the names, while the literal meaning evokes grazing sheep and open pastoral landscapes.
What does Rakel mean?
Female sheep; ewe
In Turkish: dişi koyun
Rakel belongs to the same Hebrew name family as Rachel and Rahel. The biblical Rachel, wife of Jacob, provides its historical association; its literal meaning is an animal term, while later religious and cultural uses developed around that underlying name.
Origin of the name Rakel
A form of Hebrew Rāḥēl used in several languages; the source word means ewe.
How to pronounce Rakel
| Syllables | 2 · 5 letters · 5-letter girl names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /ɾakel/ |
Is Rakel a girl’s name?
Yes, Rakel is used mostly as a girl’s name. See all girl names.
Rakel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
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Famous people named Rakel
- Rakel Dink · b. 1959
FAQ about the name Rakel
What is the meaning of Rakel?
Rakel means “female sheep; ewe”. A form of Hebrew Rāḥēl used in several languages; the source word means ewe.
Is Rakel a girl’s name?
Yes, Rakel is used mostly as a girl’s name.
Is Rakel in the Quran?
No. Neither the name Rakel nor its source word occurs in the Quran.
What is the origin of the name Rakel?
Rakel is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Rakel have?
Rakel has 2 syllables and 5 letters.
How popular is the name Rakel?
Rakel does not appear in TÜİK’s top-30 lists (Türkiye and provinces, up to 2025). In our sample of notable people (Wikidata), 1 people bear it; this is not a national figure.
Famous people named Rakel?
Notable people named Rakel include Rakel Dink.
Sources and method
Meanings and origins draw on language sources and name dictionaries; popularity figures come from TÜİK’s address-based population register, and notable people from Wikidata.
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