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Raffaele

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How to Pronounce Raffaele

Pronounced rah-fah-EH-leh /ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛ.lɛ/Medium

Meaning: Italian form of Raphael — from Hebrew Rapha'el, 'God has healed; God heals'Medium

In 30 seconds: God has healed: Raffaele is the Italian Raphael — 'God has healed'. Melodic, devout, and warm.
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Origin HighHebrew, Italian
MeaningItalian form of Raphael — from Hebrew Rapha'el, 'God has healed; God heals'
U.S. rank (2025)#5002 ↗ Rising
2025 U.S. births20 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year1969
Total births (all-time)≈ 1,058
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Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 196919082025

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Raffaele is the Italian form of Raphael — from Hebrew Rapha'el, 'God has healed; God heals' (the archangel Raphael, associated with healing). A melodic, devout, classic name across Italy (the supreme Renaissance painter Raffaello Sanzio; said 'rah-fah-EH-leh'; nickname Raffa or Lele).

In the U.S. it appears in Italian families. Rare, God-has-healed at the root, and melodic.

Did you know? Raphael means 'God has healed; God heals' in Hebrew (the archangel of healing) — Raffaele is the melodic Italian form (the Renaissance painter Raphael, Raffaello); devout and elegant.
Overall data confidence 80%
Behind the Name — Raffaele — etymology

Variations

RaphaelRafaelRaffaello

Nicknames

Raffa

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If you like Raffaele…

Raphael— the English form
Rafael— the Spanish form
Gabriele— another Italian archangel name
Pasquale— lands in the same popularity range
Rosario— another Italian name

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raffaele mean?

Raffaele is the Italian Raphael — Hebrew 'God has healed; God heals'.

How do you pronounce Raffaele?

It's said rah-fah-EH-leh /ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛ.lɛ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Raffaele a boy or girl name?

Raffaele is a boy's name.

How popular is Raffaele?

Raffaele is a rare name in the U.S.

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