Rephael
Hebrew · Boy · 2 syllables
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About the name Rephael
Rephael is a variant spelling of Raphael, derived from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el), meaning "God heals" or "God has healed" from the roots *rafa* (to heal) and *el* (God).
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Etymology
Rephael is a variant spelling of Raphael, derived from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el), meaning "God heals" or "God has healed" from the roots *rafa* (to heal) and *el* (God). The name is used primarily in Jewish, Christian, and Islamic traditions, and refers to one of the seven archangels in Abrahamic religions, notably featured in the Book of Tobit and mentioned in Jewish and Islamic angelology.
Rephael currently ranks #11,709 in the United States as a boy's name. It reached its peak popularity around 2004.
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