Raphael
Pronunciation: rah-fiy-EHL (key)
Origin of the name Raphael:
Derived from the Hebrew Refael, a name derived from refā'ēl (God has healed).
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Raffi, Rafe, Rafer, Raph, Rafa, Rafi
- Meanings and history of the name Raphael: | Edit
Raphael is Hebrew for "G-d Heals." It is biblical in origin. It is the name of one of the angels.
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Raphael Sanzio, Renaissance painter
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Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
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Global Popularity of the Name Raphael
- #14 in Canada (Quebec)
- #23 in Austria
- #40 in Armenia
- #53 in Belgium
- #325 in Canada (British Columbia)
- #630 in United States
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