Raquel
Meaning of Raquel
Raquel is a beautiful and timeless name for baby girls. It has origins in both English and Spanish, with the pronunciation being the same in both languages - rah-KEL. The name Raquel is a variation of Rachel, which adds to its versatility and popularity. In the United States, Raquel has been consistently chosen as a name for newborns over the years. While its ranking may have fluctuated slightly, it remains a well-liked choice among parents. With its elegant sound and rich history, Raquel is a fantastic option for parents seeking a name that is both classic and unique for their little girl.
Pronunciation
Spanish
- Pronunced as rah-KEL (/raˈkel/)
English
- Pronunced as rah-KEL (/rɑˈkɛl/)
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Notable People Named Raquel
| Jo Raquel Welch was an American actress known for her roles in popular films and her iconic beauty. |
| Raquel Willis is an African American writer, editor, and transgender rights activist, known for her work with the Transgender Law Center and Out magazine, as well as her award-winning writing and memoir, The Risk It Takes To Bloom. |
| Raquel Rabinovich is an Argentine-American artist known for her monochromatic paintings, large-scale glass sculpture environments, and site-specific installations along the Hudson River, with her work featured in prestigious museum collections. |
| Raquel Cepeda is a multi-talented American journalist, filmmaker, and author of Dominican heritage, known for her work in hip-hop journalism and documentary filmmaking. |
| Raquel Calderón Argandoña, also known as Kel Calderón, is a Chilean actress, singer, and lawyer who gained early recognition as the daughter of television personality Raquel Argandoña de la Fuente and attorney Hernán Calderón Salinas, and has since pursued a career in acting, music, and pageantry. |
| Raquel Fernández is a distinguished economist and professor at New York University, as well as a fellow of the Econometric Society. |
| Raquel Acinas Poncelas is a Spanish cyclist who has represented Spain at the 2008 and 2012 Summer Paralympics in road and track events, and also competed at the 2013 World Championships. |
| Raquel Zimmermann is a Brazilian model who became a Revlon ambassador in January 2018. |
| Raquel Castro is an American actress and singer known for her role in the film Jersey Girl and for appearing on The Voice. |
| Raquel Maria Cabrita dos Santos, also known as Raquel Maria, was a renowned Portuguese stage, television, and film actress. |
| Raquel Trindade de Souza, a Kambinda, was a multi-talented Brazilian artist, activist, and writer, known for her work in choreography, Carnaval bloc organization, and folkloric art. |
| Raquel Urtasun is a University of Toronto professor specializing in using artificial intelligence, particularly deep learning, to enhance the perception of vehicles and machines. |
| Raquel Dodge - Raquel Elias Ferreira Dodge is a former Prosecutor General of Brazil, serving from 2017 to 2019. |
| Raquel del Rosario Macías is a Spanish singer known for being the lead vocalist of the band El Sueño de Morfeo. |
| Raquel Eliana Argandoña de la Fuente is a well-known Chilean former beauty pageant contestant, TV presenter, actress, and mayor of Pelarco, best recognized for her portrayal of La Quintrala in the 1986 TV mini-series and as Miss Universo Chile in 1975. |
