Raffaele

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Raffaele Pronunciation

Raffaele is 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 (2024)#5378 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births18 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year1969

Total births (all-time)≈ 1,058

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

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

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Italian Angelic

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Raphael— the English form

Rafael— the Spanish form

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Raffaele?

Raffaele is pronounced rah-fah-EH-leh (/ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛ.lɛ/). Press play above to hear Raffaele said aloud.

How do you say Raffaele?

Raffaele is said rah-fah-EH-leh (/ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛ.lɛ/). Press play above to hear Raffaele said aloud.

What does the name Raffaele mean?

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

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.