Raquel

Girl's name

Raquel is a Spanish and Portuguese name derived from the Hebrew name Rachel, meaning "ewe" or "female sheep."

Meaning Ewe
Origin Hebrew
U.S. births in 2023 232
Peak year 1970

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Births per year in the United States

Source: Social Security Administration

Notable Namesakes

  • Raquel Welch - Actress, known for "One Million Years B.C."
  • Raquel Zimmermann - Brazilian model, known for high fashion campaigns.
  • Raquel Pennington - MMA fighter in UFC.
  • Raquel Cassidy - British actress, known for "Downton Abbey."
  • Raquel Castro - Singer and actress, known for "Jersey Girl."
  • Raquel Pomplun - Playboy Playmate of the Year 2013.
  • Raquel Meller - Spanish singer and actress from early 1900s.
  • Raquel Rastenni - Danish singer, popular in the 1950s.
  • Raquel Forner - Argentine painter known for her surrealist works.
  • Raquel Pankowsky - Mexican actress in telenovelas and theater.

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