👶 Boy Name Italian · Hebrew

Rafael

Pronunciation /RAF-ael/

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“God heals”

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Meaning of Rafael

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

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

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Status
Moderately Popular
Direction
↑ Rising
2026 Rank
#85

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🎨 Nicknames for Rafael

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Raf Rafa Rafy Rafae

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📋 Key Info

MeaningGod heals
OriginItalian
GenderBoy Name
Popularity75/100

📈 Name Statistics

Short MeaningGod heals
First Name LetterR
Total Letters6
Syllables3
Gender Group👶 Boy
Heritage OriginItalian
Dialect BaseHebrew
Registry Popularity75/100

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