Rafela
Hebrew · Girl · 3 syllables
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About the name Rafela
Rafela is a feminine form of Rafael, derived from the Hebrew name Raphael (רפאל), meaning "God heals" from the elements "rapha" (to heal) and "el" (God).
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Etymology
Rafela is a feminine form of Rafael, derived from the Hebrew name Raphael (רפאל), meaning "God heals" from the elements "rapha" (to heal) and "el" (God). The name is used primarily in Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian-speaking Catholic communities, with roots in the Judeo-Christian tradition honoring the archangel Raphael.
Rafela currently ranks #5,142 in the United States as a girl's name. It reached its peak popularity around 1915.
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