Rahelራሄል
Respuesta rápida
- Significado
- La forma etíope de Rachel, que representa una oveja inocente y una amada figura bíblica.
- Origen
- Ge'ez/Amárico
- Pronunciación
- RA-hel
Sobre el nombre Rahel
Rahel is the Ge'ez and Amharic form of the Hebrew name Rachel, derived from the word 'raḥēl' meaning an ewe or female sheep. In the biblical context, she is the daughter of Laban and the favored wife of Jacob, symbolizing beauty, patience, and maternal devotion within Ethiopian Orthodox tradition.
Contexto cultural
The name is widely popular among Christian families in Ethiopia and Eritrea, often chosen to honor the biblical matriarch. It is frequently given to girls born into the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church.
Variantes y diminutivos
- Rachel
- Rahelu
- Rari
- Rachelle
- Rahy