♂ Name Raphael – God heals
| Origin: | biblical, Hebrew |
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| Meaning: | God heals, God has healed |
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Raphael is a biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning “God heals” or “God has healed.”
Where does the name Raphael come from?
Raphael is a biblical name and is derived from the Hebrew name Rafa’el (רָפָאֵל). He is an archangel in the Old Testament.
What does the name Raphael mean?
Raphael means “God heals” or “God has healed” (from Hebrew “rafá” / “רָפָא” = to heal, to cure + “el” / “אֵל” = God).
Word composition
- Hebrew “rafá” (רָפָא) = to heal, to cure
- Hebrew “el” (אֵל) = God
Pronunciation of Raphael
Variants
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Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Raphael is currently ranked #154 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.
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Last updated: 3/30/2026
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