Meaning
God has healed
Origin
Rafael is a name of Hebrew origin, rooted in biblical tradition.
It appears in our records across 17 countries (AO, BE, BR, CH, CL, CO, CR, ES, FR, GT, LU, MX, NL, PA, PE, PT, US).
Style
- classic
- religious
- elegant
- international
- traditional
- strong
Variations
Raffaele, Rafaeli, Raphaël, Raffaello, Raffael, Rafaelito, Rafaelo, Raffi, Rafe
Nicknames
Rafa, Rafe, Raffi
Popularity
Rafael appears in 17 of the world's name registries we track, with a peak popularity score of 100. Cross-country reach is one of the strongest signals of a genuinely well-loved name.
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