Raffaella

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Raffaella Pronunciation

Raffaella is pronounced rah-fah-EL-ah /ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛl.ɑ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian feminine of Raphael — from Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God')Medium

In 30 seconds: God has healed: Raffaella is the Italian feminine of Raphael — 'God has healed'. Lyrical, classic, and warm (said 'rah-fah-EL-ah').

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Origin MediumHebrew

MeaningThe Italian feminine of Raphael — from Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God')

U.S. rank (2024)#6089 ↗ Rising

2024 U.S. births20 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 464

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

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

History & Origin

Raffaella is the Italian feminine of Raphael — from Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God'), the archangel of healing. A lyrical, classic, elegant Italian name (said 'rah-fah-EL-ah'; nicknames Raffa, Ella).

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

Did you know? Raphael means 'God has healed' (Hebrew rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God') — the archangel of healing — Raffaella is its lyrical Italian feminine, classic and elegant (said 'rah-fah-EL-ah').

Overall data confidence 72%

Behind the Name — Raffaella — root etymology

Variations

RafaelaRaphaelaRaffaela

Nicknames

Ella

Themes & Styles

Hebrew Italian Angel-name

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Rafaella— echoes that soft -la sound

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Frequently Asked

How do you pronounce Raffaella?

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

How do you say Raffaella?

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

What does the name Raffaella mean?

Raffaella is the Italian feminine of Raphael — Hebrew 'God has healed'.

Is Raffaella a boy or girl name?

Raffaella is a girl's name.

How popular is Raffaella?

Raffaella is a rare name in the U.S.