Usage, description and more for Rakel
Gender: Female
Origin: Northern Sami
Also available in
Norwegian Bokmål,
Swedish,
Rakel is used in
Denmark Norway Sweden
Countries where Rakel has name day
Rakel has a name day in
Norway and Rakel's next name day is June 3.
Rakel has a name day in
Sweden and Rakel's next name day is June 26.
Rakel
Origin: The name Rakel has Hebrew origins, derived from the name Rachel. It is a popular name in Scandinavian countries and is also used in other parts of the world.
Meaning:
The name Rakel means "ewe" in Hebrew. In biblical context, Rachel was the wife of Jacob and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin. The name symbolizes beauty, grace, and fertility.
Nameday: There are various namedays for Rakel celebrated in different countries, typically following the feast day of Saint Rachel or variations of the name.
If you know someone named Rakel, it is a lovely and meaningful name that connects to rich biblical history and conveys qualities of elegance and strength.