Boy Name Italian · Hebrew

Rafael

Pronunciation /RAF-ael/

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“God heals”

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The Seeker
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GenderBoy
OriginHebrew
Starting soundRa
Numerology7 · The Seeker
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Meaning of Rafael

Rafael is a boy name of Hebrew origin, popular among Italian families. It means “God has healed”.

Rafael's Style

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Rafael at a Glance

Popularity
75/100
Modern Style
50/100
Uniqueness
25/100
Pronunciation
76/100

Rafael is a popular, widely familiar name with a balanced character.

Rafael Popularity Graph

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#85#110#1352015201920232026
Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
Est. Position
~#85

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Rafael Name Profile

MeaningGod heals
OriginItalian · Hebrew
GenderBoy Name
First LetterR
Letters6
Syllables3
Baby Name Generator Popularity Score75/100

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