Meaning: Form of Raphael: God heals
The story
Rafael is a form of Raphael used in Spanish, Portuguese and several other languages. Its Hebrew root combines God with healing, while local languages shape its pronunciation.
Nicknames
- Rafa
- Rafi
Spellings & variants
- Raphael
- Raffaele
- Rafał
Famous namesakes
- Rafael NadalTennis player
Popularity
Familiar
In the US top 1,000 — familiar, not everywhere.
Similar position in the latest US rankings
Style
Origins
Rafael comes from Spanish.
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Spanish and Portuguese form of Vincent: conquering
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Frenchman, through Franciscus
Matías
Gift of God, through Matthias
Agustín
Venerable; majestic
Joaquín
God establishes or raises up, through Joachim
Rodrigo
Form of Roderick: famous ruler
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