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Raphael

RAF-ay-el

Popularity

#17082

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Letters

7

Syllables

3

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

23,762

Peak Year

#749 in 2024

First Recorded

1882

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Tricky to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Hebrew name Refael, meaning 'God has healed'.

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Numerology

8

The Achiever

Powerful, determined, and success-oriented. Names at 8 project confidence and ambition.

Famous Namesakes

  • Raphael

    Italian Renaissance painter and architect.

  • Rafael Nadal

    Spanish professional tennis player.

Nicknames

RafeRaf

Spelling Variations

RafaelRaffaello

Similar Names

GabrielMichaelSamuelDaniel

Personality Traits

ArtisticCompassionateIntelligentCharming

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