The baby name Raquele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /raˈkɛlɛ/ (rah-KEH-leh).
Raquele is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Raquele is a Female name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /raˈkɛlɛ/ (rah-KEH-leh).
Raquele is Hebrew in Origin.
Raquele is a modern Iberian-leaning variant of the biblical name Rachel, from Hebrew Rahel, "ewe," a symbol of gentleness and fertility. The form likely arises within Portuguese- and Spanish-speaking contexts by elaborating Raquel with a final -e, influenced by French Raquelle and Italian Rachele. While Rachel spread widely through Jewish and Christian traditions, especially from medieval Europe onward, Raquele appears rarely, with sporadic use in Brazil and the Lusophone diaspora from the late 20th century as a distinctive, stylish twist.
Core meaning remains "ewe," tied to the matriarch Rachel, beloved wife of Jacob in the Hebrew Bible. Related forms include Rachel and Rachael (English), Raquel (Spanish/Portuguese), Raquelle (French/English), Rachele (Italian), Rahel (German/Scandinavian), and Rahela/Rachela in parts of Eastern Europe. Possible short forms are Rae and Quel. Usage trends mirror Raquel’s, though Raquele itself stays uncommon but easily understood.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR | 0 | #359 | 2 | 5,969 | |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #784 | 2 | 12,213 |
| BR | Girls | 0 | #904 | 38 | 12,708 |
| PE | Girls | 0 | #1,010 | 1 | 14,861 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 |
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