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Rafael
God heals
Origin
Hebrew
Used in
pt
Origin and meaning of Rafael
Rafael comes from the Hebrew Refa'el, made of rafah 'to heal' and El 'God' — meaning 'God heals'. It's the name of the archangel who protects travelers and heals the sick, a central figure in the Book of Tobit. Widespread throughout the Christian world, in Portugal and Brazil it has been among the most chosen boys' names for decades, valued for its harmonious sound and its meaning of healing and protection.
Variants around the world
How Rafael sounds in other languages.
RaffaeleRaphaëlRaphaelRafał
Famous people
- Raffaello Sanzio— painter
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