Raphael
German · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Raphael
Raphael derives from the Hebrew name Raphael (רפאל), composed of the elements "rapha" (to heal) and "el" (God), meaning "God heals." The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, and is notably borne by one of the archangels in the Hebrew Bible and later religious texts.
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Etymology
Raphael derives from the Hebrew name Raphael (רפאל), composed of the elements "rapha" (to heal) and "el" (God), meaning "God heals." The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, and is notably borne by one of the archangels in the Hebrew Bible and later religious texts.
Raphael currently ranks #394 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2025.
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