Lahela as a Baby Name. Meaning and Origin of Lahela

What is the meaning of the name Lahela ?

The baby name Lahela is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced lah-HEH-lah (IPA: /laˈhɛla/).

Lahela is Hawaiian in Origin.

Lahela is the Hawaiian adaptation of the Hebrew name Rachel, from rahel, meaning “ewe,” evoking pastoral imagery and qualities of gentleness and fruitfulness. Hawaiian phonology replaces the r with l and the ch with h, yielding Lahela, a mellifluous form that fits native sound patterns while preserving the biblical identity.

Adopted widely in the islands during the nineteenth century through Hawaiian-language Bible translations and mission schools, Lahela appears in church records and family lineages across Hawaii. It remains in use today among families seeking a name that bridges Judeo-Christian tradition and Hawaiian culture. International cognates and variants include Rachel and Rachael (English), Raquel (Spanish/Portuguese), Rahel (German/Swiss), Rakel (Scandinavian), Rachela (Polish), and Rahela (Romanian, South Slavic). Related elaborations such as Rachelle also trace back to the same root. Meaning: “ewe,” with connotations of tenderness, loyalty, and maternal strength.