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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 Sanziopainter

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