Boy name
Rafael name meaning
“God brings healing”
Rafael is a masculine name from Hebrew Rafa'el, meaning God brings healing. The source name combines elements referring to healing and God, which together explain its meaning. Raphael is a related spelling variant. The name is also known through the archangel Raphael in religious tradition.
What does Rafael mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rafael
From Hebrew Rafa'el, combining elements referring to healing and God. The name is known through the archangel Raphael.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Name combinations with Rafael
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rafael, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rafael: God brings healing
- Joshua: the Lord is salvation
- Kornelis: associated with a horn
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Meaning of each word
- Rafael: God brings healing
- Justin: just, upright
- Sebastian: from the city of Sebaste
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Rafael Melky
Meaning of each word
- Rafael: God brings healing
- Melky: my king
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Meaning of each word
- Habel: breath, fleeting vapor
- Rafael: God brings healing
- Yustinus: just, upholding justice
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Rafael Yefta
Meaning of each word
- Rafael: God brings healing
- Yefta: he opens
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Meaning of each word
- Rafael: God brings healing
- Gian: God is gracious
- Mika: who is like God?
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How to pronounce Rafael
| Syllables | 3 · 6 letters · 6-letter boy names |
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| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦥ꦳ꦲꦺꦭ꧀ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮖᮈᮜ᮪ |
Is Rafael a boy’s name?
Yes, Rafael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male. See all boy names.
Rafael ranks #942 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
The same name in other spellings (for example old and new Indonesian spelling):
Names that sound like Rafael
Names with related meanings
- Yusuf♂May God add
- Wahyu♂♀Divine message or inspiration
- Indra♂Name of the god of rain and thunder
- Abdullah♂Servant of Allah
- Ismail♂God hears
- Iwan♂God is gracious
- Daniel♂God is my judge
- Yohanes♂God has shown favour
- John♂God grants grace
- Firman♂God's word, divine command
- Denny♂Associated with the god Dionysos
- Deni♂Associated with the god Dionysos
Famous people named Rafael
- Rafael Struick · b. 2003
- Rafael Landry Tanubrata · b. 1986
- Rafael Alun Trisambodo · b. 1967
- Rafael Granada Baay · b. 1971
- Rafael Adwel
- Rafael Situmorang · b. 1976
- Tengku Rafael · b. 1994
- Rafael
- Rafael Daud Ga · b. 1955
- Rafael Essavenda Wibisono · b. 1971
- Rafael Marthinus Osok · b. 1960
- Rafael Minggu · b. 1964
FAQ about the name Rafael
What is the meaning of Rafael?
Rafael means God brings healing. From Hebrew Rafa'el, combining elements referring to healing and God. The name is known through the archangel Raphael.
Is Rafael a boy’s name?
Yes, Rafael is used mostly as a boy’s name. In our data sample, 100% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rafael?
Rafael is of Hebrew origin.
How many syllables does Rafael have?
Rafael has 3 syllables (Ra-fa-el) and 6 letters.
How popular is the name Rafael?
Rafael ranks #942 among boy names in our data sample (21 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What are other spellings of Rafael?
Other spellings: Raphael.
What full names go well with Rafael?
Some ideas: Rafael Joshua Kornelis; Rafael Justin Sebastian; Rafael Melky.
Famous people named Rafael?
Notable people named Rafael include Rafael Struick, Rafael Landry Tanubrata, Rafael Alun Trisambodo.
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