Rapha

♀ Girl

Pronounced RAH-fah /ˈrɑː.fə/Medium

Meaning: From the Hebrew rapha, 'he heals; to heal' — the root of Raphael ('God has healed') and the divine name Jehovah-Rapha, 'the Lord who heals.' A name of healing, noted respectfully.Low

In 30 seconds: A healing Hebrew name: Rapha means 'he heals' — of Jehovah-Rapha (said 'RAH-fah'). Gentle and strong.

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MeaningFrom the Hebrew rapha, 'he heals; to heal' — the root of Raphael ('God has healed') and the divine name Jehovah-Rapha, 'the Lord who heals.' A name of healing, noted respectfully.

History & Origin

Rapha comes from the Hebrew for 'he heals,' behind Raphael and the divine name Jehovah-Rapha. It reads gentle and strong — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAH-fah').

It appears only rarely in the U.S. Rare, gentle, and meaning-rich.

Did you know? Rapha is Hebrew for 'he heals; to heal,' the root of Raphael ('God has healed') and of Jehovah-Rapha, 'the Lord who heals' — a name of healing, noted respectfully (said 'RAH-fah').

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References — Rapha — Hebrew 'he heals'; Jehovah-Rapha

Variations

RaphahRafaRaffa

Nicknames

RafFaya

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rapha mean?

Rapha is Hebrew for 'he heals,' root of Raphael and the divine name Jehovah-Rapha.

How do you pronounce Rapha?

It's said RAH-fah /ˈrɑː.fə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rapha a boy or girl name?

Rapha is a girl's name.

How popular is Rapha?

Rapha is an extremely rare name in the U.S.