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Raffaello

♂ Boy

Pronounced rah-fah-EL-loh /rɑ.fɑˈɛl.loʊ/Medium

Meaning: The Italian form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el — 'God has healed.' Raphael is one of the archangels, and Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael) was among the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance.Medium

In 30 seconds: The Italian Raphael: Raffaello means 'God has healed' (said 'rah-fah-EL-loh').
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Origin MediumItalian, Hebrew
MeaningThe Italian form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el — 'God has healed.' Raphael is one of the archangels, and Raffaello Sanzio (Raphael) was among the greatest painters of the Italian Renaissance.
U.S. rank (2024)#13717 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2022
Total births (all-time)≈ 10

History & Origin

Raffaello is the Italian form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' — the archangel of healing. Its greatest bearer is Raffaello Sanzio, the Renaissance painter of the Vatican frescoes, one of the three giants of the High Renaissance alongside Leonardo and Michelangelo. The name is warm, musical and unmistakably Italian (said 'rah-fah-EL-loh').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, Italian, and artistic.

Did you know? Raffaello Sanzio — Raphael — painted the School of Athens and the Vatican Stanze before dying at thirty-seven. His name is Hebrew for 'God has healed,' after the archangel (said 'rah-fah-EL-loh').
Overall data confidence 60%
References — Raffaello — Italian form of Raphael; Hebrew Refa'el 'God has healed'

Variations

RaphaelRafaelRaffael

Nicknames

RaffaLello

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If you like Raffaello…

Raphael— the English form of the same name
Rafael— the Spanish form of the same name
Leonardo— a like Italian Renaissance name
Matteo— a similar warm Italian pick

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raffaello mean?

Raffaello is the Italian form of Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el — 'God has healed.'

How do you pronounce Raffaello?

It's said rah-fah-EL-loh /rɑ.fɑˈɛl.loʊ/ — four syllables, stress on the third.

Is Raffaello a boy or girl name?

Raffaello is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Raffaello?

Raffaello is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.

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