Racheli: meaning of the Hebrew name
רָחֵלִי
Pronounced rah-KHEH-lee
- Girl
- Modern Hebrew
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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