Raffael

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Raffael Pronunciation

Raffael is pronounced rah-fah-EL /ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: A spelling of Raphael — from Hebrew Rafael, 'God has healed; God is my healer' (the archangel of healing)Low

In 30 seconds: God has healed; God is my healer: Raffael spells Raphael — 'God has healed'. Lyrical, devout, and warm (said 'rah-fah-EL').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningA spelling of Raphael — from Hebrew Rafael, 'God has healed; God is my healer' (the archangel of healing)

U.S. rank (2024)#6710 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births13 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 111

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.

History & Origin

Raffael is a spelling of Raphael — from the Hebrew Rafael, 'God has healed; God is my healer' (the archangel of healing). A German and Italian spelling. A lyrical, devout name (said 'rah-fah-EL'; nickname Raffi).

In the U.S. it appears in European families. Rare in this spelling, God-has-healed at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Raphael means 'God has healed; God is my healer' in Hebrew (the archangel of healing) — Raffael is a German/Italian spelling, lyrical and devout (said 'rah-fah-EL').

Overall data confidence 58%

References — Raphael — Hebrew etymology

Variations

RaphaelRafaelRaffaele

Nicknames

Raffi

Themes & Styles

Hebrew

If you like Raffael…

Raphael— the standard spelling

Rafael— the Spanish spelling

Raffaele— the Italian form

Gabriel— a sound-neighbor archangel boys' name

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Raffael?

Raffael is pronounced rah-fah-EL (/ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛl/). Press play above to hear Raffael said aloud.

How do you say Raffael?

Raffael is said rah-fah-EL (/ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛl/). Press play above to hear Raffael said aloud.

What does the name Raffael mean?

Raffael spells Raphael — Hebrew 'God has healed; God is my healer'.

Is Raffael a boy or girl name?

Raffael is a boy's name.

How popular is Raffael?

Raffael is a rare name in the U.S.