Rashell
Meaning of Rashell
Pronounced ruh-SHEL (/rəˈʃɛl/), Rashell is an English variant of the Hebrew name Rachel, which derives from רָחֵל (Rāḥēl) meaning “ewe.” Its biblical association with Jacob’s favored wife imbues the name with connotations of pastoral gentleness and loyal devotion. In the United States, Rashell has maintained a modest yet consistent presence since the late 1950s: annual registrations have ranged from as few as five to a high of forty-four births, with its strongest chart performance in 1973 (30 births, rank 715) and its highest numerical count in 1990 (44 births, rank 817). As of 2024, twenty-five newborns were given the name, placing Rashell at 925th in popularity. The deliberate spelling shift offers parents a technically familiar choice that remains distinct from the far more common Rachel.
Pronunciation
English
- Pronunced as ruh-SHEL (/rəˈʃɛl/)
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