Racheal

Racheal is an English variant spelling of Rachel, a name rooted in Hebrew and meaning ewe or female sheep. In the Old Testament, Rachel is the beloved wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin, making her one of the most prominent matriarchs of the Hebrew tradition. The spelling Racheal likely arose through phonetic variation or scribal influence, reflecting the name's long history of adaptation across different communities. Related forms include Rachel, Rachael, and Raquel.