Origin
Germanic (European)
Syllables
3
Zodiac
Pisces
Trend
Steady
At a glance
Rapunzel is a name often given to girls. Ranked #15520 and holds a steady place on the charts. It comes from a Germanic (European) origin and traditionally means "Rampion herb linked to fairy tale princess". It has 3 syllables.
The Story of Rapunzel
Rapunzel originates from Germanic folklore tied to the rampion plant used in medieval remedies. It gained fame through the Brothers Grimm tale symbolizing resilience and hope. Modern usage remains rare yet enchanting in creative families. Girls with this name often display imaginative dreamy personalities.
Popularity
Currently ranked #15520 on the Baby Billboard Charts.
Numerology Profile
Embraces adventure and change.
Desires to help humanity.
Nurtures family bonds.
Communicates with charm.
Zodiac & Astrology
Pisces
Captures dreamy fairy tale essence.
Strengths
Compatible Signs
Lucky Numbers
Lucky Colors
Best Career Paths
Name Energy & Vibe
Evokes magical whimsical grace.
Color Aura
Lavender Mist
Element
Water
Season
Spring
Gemstone
Moonstone
Spirit Animal
Unicorn
Power Word
Enchantment
Energy Type
Water × Spring
Personality & Traits
Imaginative
Creates vivid stories easily.
Resilient
Overcomes challenges gracefully.
Gentle
Shows kind nurturing nature.
Famous People Named Rapunzel
Rapunzel
Fictional character from folklore
Rapunzel in Pop Culture
Rapunzel
Tangled
Rapunzel
Grimm's Fairy Tales
Rapunzel
Into the Woods
Historical Events
1812
Published in Grimm's collection.
2010
Featured in Disney film Tangled.
International Variations
Rapunzel in Different Scripts
Рапунцель
Cyrillic
ラプンツェル
Japanese (Katakana)
라푼젤
Korean
长发公主
Chinese (Mandarin)
Nicknames & Short Forms
Middle Name Suggestions
Beautiful middle name pairings with Rapunzel:
Rapunzel Belle
Rapunzel Fiona
Rapunzel Giselle
Rapunzel Willow
Rapunzel Aurora
Rapunzel Serena
Rapunzel Mira
Fun Facts & Trivia
From rampion plant name.
Disney's Tangled boosted popularity.
Symbol of long hair in tales.
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girlPronunciation
ruh-PUN-zel
Quick Facts
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