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Raffaella

God has healed (fem.)

Origin

Hebrew

Used in

it

Origin and meaning of Raffaella

Raffaella is the feminine of Raffaele, from the Hebrew Rāfāʾēl, 'God has healed' — the name of the archangel Raphael, protector of travellers and the sick. It combines sweetness with healing strength. It is common above all in Italy, but also in Brazil and Spain as Rafaela and Rafaella. The name has a full, sunny sound and keeps a note of typically Mediterranean joy and vitality, making it a warm, recognisable classic.

Variants around the world

How Raffaella sounds in other languages.

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Famous people

  • Raffaella Carràsinger

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