Name Rafael Origin, meaning, pronunciation & popularity of the name Rafael

Rafael is a ♂ boy’s name.

What is the origin of the name Rafael?

Rafael is a variant of the biblical name Raphael in various languages, e.g. German, Spanish, Portuguese and Hungarian. It is a name of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Rafael mean?

Rafael means “God heals” or “God has healed” (from Hebrew “rafá/רָפָא” = to heal/to cure + “el/אֵל” = God).

Pronunciation of Rafael

Variants of the name Rafael