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Robel

♂ Boy

How to Pronounce Robel

Pronounced ROH-bel /ˈroʊ.bɛl/Medium

Meaning: An Eritrean/Ethiopian (Tigrinya/Amharic) form linked to the archangel Raphael — from Hebrew, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God'); routes layeredLow

In 30 seconds: God has healed: Robel is an Eritrean/Ethiopian form tied to Raphael — 'God has healed'. Lyrical, warm, and devout (said 'ROH-bel').
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Origin LowHebrew, Tigrinya
MeaningAn Eritrean/Ethiopian (Tigrinya/Amharic) form linked to the archangel Raphael — from Hebrew, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God'); routes layered
U.S. rank (2024)#5826 ↘ Falling
2024 U.S. births16 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)
Peak year2009
Total births (all-time)≈ 700

Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data

peak 200919842024

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

SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.

History & Origin

Robel is a popular Eritrean and Ethiopian (Tigrinya/Amharic) name, linked to the archangel Raphael — from Hebrew, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God'; routes layered, which we note). A lyrical, warm, devout name across the Horn of Africa (said 'ROH-bel'; nickname Robi).

In the U.S. it appears in Eritrean and Ethiopian families. Rare, God-has-healed at the root, and devout.

Did you know? Robel is a beloved Eritrean and Ethiopian name, linked to the archangel Raphael — from Hebrew, 'God has healed' (rapha, 'to heal', plus El, 'God') — a lyrical, warm, devout name (the routes are layered, which we note; said 'ROH-bel').
Overall data confidence 55%
References — Robel — routes layered

Variations

RaffaelRaphaelRobiel

Nicknames

Robi

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If you like Robel…

Raphael— the archangel it honors
Nahom— another Eritrean/Ethiopian boys' name
Rael— another Hebrew name
Reuel— another Hebrew name
Kalel— shares Robel's Hebrew roots

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Robel mean?

Robel is an Eritrean/Ethiopian name linked to Raphael — Hebrew 'God has healed'; the routes are layered.

How do you pronounce Robel?

It's said ROH-bel /ˈroʊ.bɛl/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Robel a boy or girl name?

Robel is a boy's name.

How popular is Robel?

Robel is a rare name in the U.S.

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