Refael
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Refael
Refael means "God heals" and derives from the Hebrew name רְפָאֵל (Rephael), combining the roots "rapha" (to heal) and "El" (God).
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Etymology
Refael means "God heals" and derives from the Hebrew name רְפָאֵל (Rephael), combining the roots "rapha" (to heal) and "El" (God). The name is primarily used in Jewish, Christian, and Muslim cultures, with historical prominence as the name of the archangel Raphael in religious texts and Jewish tradition.
Refael currently ranks #4,355 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2019.
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