Rachel

Meanings

1. Younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.
2. A female given name from Hebrew.
3. A census-designated place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States; named for the first baby born in the town.
4. A census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia, United States; named for the daughter of a local mine owner.

1. Synonym of Rachel sandwich.

1. A light tan colour, chiefly with reference to cosmetic powder.

Etymology

Borrowed from Late Latin Rāchēl, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl, “ewe”). Doublet of Raquel.