Home › Words › R › rachelrachel/ˈɹeɪ.tʃəl/rachel means younger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.rachel is pronounced /ˈɹeɪ.tʃəl/.EtymologyBorrowed from Late Latin Rāchēl, from Ancient Greek Ῥαχήλ (Rhakhḗl), from Biblical Hebrew רָחֵל (rāḫēl, “ewe”). Doublet of Raquel.nameYounger daughter of Laban, sister to Leah, and second wife of Jacob.A female given name from Hebrew.e.g.“Rachel is another modest, nun-like name, of the same order as Judith, and has the appropriate signification of a lamb.” — 1849 The Massachusetts Teacher, Massachusetts Teachers' Association, Vol. 2,page 26, January 1849A census-designated place in Lincoln County, Nevada, United States; named for the first baby born in the town.A census-designated place in Marion County, West Virginia, United States; named for the daughter of a local mine owner.nounSynonym of Rachel sandwich.A light tan colour, chiefly with reference to cosmetic powder.e.g.“This powder is the finest face powder extant […] In three shades—white, pink, and rachel (for brunettes).” — 1880 March 19, The Times:Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).