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Rufael

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Pronounced roo-fah-EL /ˌruː.fɑːˈɛl/Medium

Meaning: The Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of Raphael, 'God has healed' (from Hebrew rapha, 'heal,' + El, 'God'). The archangel Rufael is honored in the Ethiopian church, which we note.Low

In 30 seconds: A faith-rooted Ethiopian name: Rufael is a form of Raphael, 'God has healed' (said 'roo-fah-EL'). Warm and reverent, which we note.

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Origin MediumAmharic, Hebrew

MeaningThe Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of Raphael, 'God has healed' (from Hebrew rapha, 'heal,' + El, 'God'). The archangel Rufael is honored in the Ethiopian church, which we note.

U.S. rank (2025)#13510 ↘ Falling

2025 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 11

History & Origin

Rufael is the Ethiopian (Amharic/Ge'ez) form of Raphael, 'God has healed' (rapha + El). A faith-rooted name honoring the archangel, which we note - rare in the U.S. (said 'roo-fah-EL').

In the U.S. it appears rarely, mostly in Ethiopian and Eritrean families. Rare, faith-rooted, and warm.

Did you know? Rufael is the Ethiopian form of Raphael, 'God has healed' - the healing archangel honored in the Ethiopian church, which we note - a warm, reverent name (said 'roo-fah-EL').

Overall data confidence 52%

References - Rufael — Ethiopian form of Raphael; 'God has healed'

Variations

RaphaelRafaelRefael

Nicknames

RufiRuf

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rufael mean?

Rufael is the Ethiopian form of Raphael, 'God has healed' - honoring the healing archangel, which we note.

How do you pronounce Rufael?

It's said roo-fah-EL /ˌruː.fɑːˈɛl/ - three syllables, stress on the last.

Is Rufael a boy or girl name?

Rufael is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Rufael?

Rufael is a rare name in the U.S.