♂ Name Raphaël – God heals

Q: What does the name Raphaël mean?

Raphaël means 'God heals' or 'God has healed.'

Origin:	French, biblical, Hebrew
Meaning:	God heals, God has healed
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Raphaël is a French form of the biblical name Raphael. It ultimately comes from Hebrew and is traditionally understood to mean “God heals” or “God has healed.”

Where does the name Raphaël come from?

Raphaël is a French variant of the biblical name Raphael, which is of Hebrew origin.

What does the name Raphaël mean?

Raphaël means “God heals” or “God has healed.”

Word composition

Hebrew “rafá” (רָפָא) = to heal, to cure
Hebrew “el” (אֵל) = God

Pronunciation of Raphaël

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Variants

Rafael Rafaël Raffael Raphael

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Popularity of the name Raphaël

Based on the frequency of positive ratings, we can analyze how popular names are in different countries. The name Raphaël is currently ranked #153 on the name leaderboard. It is one of the most popular baby names.

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