What is the origin of the name Rafaela?

Rafaela is a name of Hebrew origin.

How popular is the name Rafaela?

Rafaela is currently ranked #3102 in the United States and is stable in popularity.

How do you pronounce Rafaela?

Rafaela is pronounced rah-fah-EH-lah.

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GirlHebrew

Rafaela

rah-fah-EH-lah

Popularity

#3102

stable

Letters

Syllables

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

3,456

Peak Year

#60 in 2011

First Recorded

1887

Style

Spiritual & Biblical

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Feminine form of Rafael, derived from the Hebrew name Refael, meaning 'God has healed'.

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Rafa Ela Fela

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Numerology

The Leader

Independent, ambitious, and original. Names with this number carry pioneering energy.

Nicknames

Rafa Ela Fela

Spelling Variations

Raphaela Raphaëlle

Similar Names

Gabriela Isabela Daniela Adriana

Personality Traits

optimistichealingcreativejoyful

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