Rafael
/rahfeye-EHⱢ/ Germanic Male
Meaning & Origin
Rafael is a Germanic name meaning "Hebrew for "God has healed"". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Albania, Angola, Argentina, Austria. Hebrew: רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el). Root words are "rapha" (to heal) and "el" (God).
Quick Facts
Language Germanic
Gender Male
Phonetic rahfeye-EHⱢ
IPA ˌɹɑfaɪˈɛɫ
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as rahfeye-EHⱢ. Keep the original Germanic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Rafael
- · Raphael - Renaissance painter
- · Rafael Nadal - Tennis player
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