רָחֵלִי

Racheli

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Racheli is a Jewish girl name of Hebrew origin, meaning “Ewe; little Rachel”.

MeaningEwe; little Rachel
GenderGirl
OriginHebrew
Written asרָחֵלִי
Pronunciationrah-KHEH-lee
TraditionJewish
Used inIsrael

Meaning and origin of Racheli

Racheli is an affectionate Hebrew diminutive of Rachel, which comes from rachel, 'ewe', a female sheep, a symbol of gentleness and purity. Rachel was Jacob's beloved wife and the mother of Joseph and Benjamin, and her tomb near Bethlehem is a place of prayer. In Israel Racheli is used both as a nickname and as a full given name.

Is Racheli a Jewish name?

Racheli is a Jewish pet form of Rachel, one of the four matriarchs, remembered in Jeremiah as weeping for her children in exile.

How popular is Racheli?

Common in Israel, especially in religious communities.

Gifts with the name Racheli

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Spellings and variants of Racheli

RachelRochelRahelRuchi

Names similar to Racheli

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Frequently asked questions

What does the name Racheli mean?

Racheli means 'Ewe; little Rachel'. It is of Hebrew origin.

Is Racheli a Jewish name?

Racheli is a Jewish pet form of Rachel, one of the four matriarchs, remembered in Jeremiah as weeping for her children in exile.

How do you pronounce Racheli?

Racheli is pronounced rah-KHEH-lee.

Is Racheli a boy or girl name?

Racheli is usually a girl name.

Updated October 2026. Spotted a mistake? Tell us.