Raphael Name Meaning & Origin
Raphael
Origin of the name Raphael:
Derived from the Hebrew Refael, a name derived from refā'ēl (God has healed).
From A World of Baby Names by Teresa Norman.
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- Nicknames for Raphael
Raph, Raphy, Raffi, Rafe, Rafer, Rafa, Rafi, Rafio
- Meanings and history of the name Raphael
Raphael is Hebrew for "God Heals." It is biblical in origin. It is the name of one of the angels.
- Famous real-life people named Raphael
Raphael Sanzio, Renaissance painter.
Raphael of Brooklyn, saint of the Orthodox Church.
Raphael Semmes, Rear Admiral in the Confederate States Navy during the U.S. civil war.
Raphael Alejandro, actor famous for portraying the role of Roland on Once Upon a Time.
- Raphael in song, story & screen
Raphael from Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
Raphael Ramirez, character portrayed by Cristián de la Fuente in the television show "In Plain Sight."
Raphael the archangel from the show Supernatural
Raphael Santiago, a Vampire from the book series The Mortal Instruments by Cassandra Clare