Rokelle

The first name Rokelle is considered an American form of Rochelle. The meaning of the name can be interpreted as 'the little rock,' derived from the Old French word roche, meaning 'rock,' supplemented by the suffix '-elle.'

What does the name Rokelle mean?

Rokelle is regarded as the feminine variant of the name Rochelle. The name can mean both 'the little rock' and 'the roaring one,' 'the screaming one,' or 'the one who lets out the battle cry.' Rokelle is also the feminine form of Roche, which is considered a French derivation of Rochus and has its origins in the Old High German Roho. The roots of the name lie in the Old High German term rohon, which means 'to roar,' 'to scream,' or 'to call out in battle.' The name is also associated with Saint Roch of Montpellier, who lived in the 13th and 14th centuries and is venerated as the patron saint against the plague. In some regions, he is counted among the fourteen Holy Helpers.

Where does the name Rokelle come from?

The origin of the name Rokelle is both Old French and Old High German, with the meanings 'the little rock' or 'the roaring one' being prominent. The Old French word base roche means 'rock,' while rohon in Old High German means 'to roar' or 'to scream.' The name is common in American and Anglo-American languages.

How do you pronounce Rokelle?

Ro-kelle

When is the name day of Rokelle?

The name day of Rokelle is celebrated on August 16.

Popularity

In Germany, Rokelle is a rather rare first name that has not appeared in the popularity charts so far. Its best ranking was in 1998 in Canada at 3,214th place. From 1980 to 2024, the name was given less than 10 times in Canada, placing it at 8,258th. In the last ten years, no child has been named Rokelle.