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Raphaelle
Pronounced rah-fah-EL /ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛl/Medium
Meaning: The French feminine form of Raphael, from the Hebrew for 'God heals' (or 'God has healed') — the name of the archangel Raphael. A graceful, faith-rooted name; we note it respectfully.Low
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History & Origin
Raphaelle brings the Hebrew Raphael, 'God heals,' into French as a feminine form tied to the archangel Raphael. It reads elegant and faith-rooted, which we note respectfully — rare in the U.S. (said 'rah-fah-EL').
It appears rarely in the U.S., more familiar in French-speaking families. Rare, elegant, and meaningful.
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What does the name Raphaelle mean?
Raphaelle is the French feminine of Raphael, Hebrew for 'God heals' — the name of the archangel Raphael.
How do you pronounce Raphaelle?
It's said rah-fah-EL /ˌrɑ.fɑˈɛl/ — three syllables, stress on the last.
Is Raphaelle a boy or girl name?
Raphaelle is a girl's name; Raphael is the masculine form.
How popular is Raphaelle?
Raphaelle is an extremely rare name in the U.S.