Rafaela Name Meaning & Origin
Rafaela
Pronunciation: rah-fiy-EH-lə (key)
Origin of the name Rafaela:
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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My name is Rafaela and I think it's quite unique. I really like it. People usually call me Rafi.
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Rafi, Rae, Ella
- Meanings and history of the name Rafaela
It comes from Hebrew. It's the feminine form of Rafael and means 'God healed'.
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