Racheli: meaning of the Hebrew name

רָחֵלִי

Pronounced rah-KHEH-lee

Meaning of Racheli

Racheli is an affectionate form of Rachel, a word meaning a ewe, gentle and innocent. It honors the matriarch Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife.

Racheli in Hebrew

Racheli is written רחלי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָחֵלִי). Hebrew is read from right to left.

  • רResh
  • חHet
  • לLamed
  • יYod

Gematria value: 248 (Resh 200 + Het 8 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10)

About the name

  • GenderGirl
  • OriginModern Hebrew
  • Meaningewe
  • Pronunciationrah-KHEH-lee
  • Hebrewרחלי
  • Syllables3

Popularity in Israel

Racheli was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.

Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.

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Questions about Racheli

What does the name Racheli mean?

Racheli is an affectionate form of Rachel, a word meaning a ewe, gentle and innocent. It honors the matriarch Rachel, Jacob's beloved wife.

How do you pronounce Racheli?

Racheli is pronounced rah-KHEH-lee in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.

How do you write Racheli in Hebrew?

Racheli is written רחלי in Hebrew (with vowel points: רָחֵלִי).

What is the gematria of Racheli?

In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רחלי adds up to 248 (Resh 200 + Het 8 + Lamed 30 + Yod 10).

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This name in Hebrew: רחלי