Raphaël

Origine et signification de Raphaël

Raphaël is the French form of the Hebrew Rafa'el, 'God has healed,' the name of one of the three archangels, protector of travellers and the sick. It also evokes the Renaissance genius Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio). Very popular in France, where it ranks among the most loved boys' names, and present across the Christian world, it blends spiritual gravity with great sonic elegance, the final diaeresis lending a refined touch.

Variantes dans le monde

Comment dire Raphaël dans d’autres langues.

Personnalités célèbres

• Raffaello Sanzio— peintre
• Raphaël Varane— footballeur