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Raphael name meaning
First Name
21k
in the U.S.
since 1880
21k
in the U.S.
since 1880
Last Name
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
4k
in the U.S.
in 2010
Girls
Boys
Meaning and Origin
What does the name Raphael mean? Keep reading to find the user submitted meanings, dictionary definitions, and more.
Origin and Meaning of Raphael
User Submitted Origins
Hebrew
66%
English
29%
Italian
5%
User Submitted Meanings
- 3 people from Maryland, U.S. agree the name Raphael is of Hebrew origin and means "God has healed".
- According to a user from Philippines, the name Raphael means "The god who heals".
- A submission from California, U.S. says the name Raphael means "God Heals".
- A user from Michigan, U.S. says the name Raphael means "The Meaning GODS HEALER".
- According to a user from France, the name Raphael is of Hebrew origin and means "God (El) had cured (Rapha)".
- A user from Washington, U.S. says the name Raphael means "Healer and 1 of the 7 archangels. Humble, kind, brave!".
International Interest
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Other Dictionary Sources
- An archangel of the Hebrew tradition
- Italian painter whose many paintings exemplify the ideals of the High Renaissance (1483-1520)
Wiktionary
From Hebrew רָפָאֵל (Rāfāʾēl) meaning "God cures" or "God has healed".
- An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
- A male given name from Hebrew.
- A patronymic surname.
- An Italian Renaissance painter.
Raphael was also found in the following language(s): German
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Notable Persons Named Raphael
Notable Persons Named Raphael
Raphael
Raphael was an artist in the fields of painting and architecture. Raphael was given the name Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino on March 28th, 1483 in Urbino, Marche, Italy. He died on April 6th, 1520.
Raphael Saadiq
Raphael Saadiq is a contemporary r&b, soul music, and neo soul musician. His ongoing career started in 1983. Raphael was given the name Charles Ray Wiggins on May 14th, 1966.
Raphaël Guerreiro
Raphaël Guerreiro is a soccer player for the FC Lorient, Clairefontaine (football), Stade Malherbe Caen, Portugal national under-21 football team, and Portugal national football team. Raphaël was born on December 22nd, 1993 in Le Blanc-Mesnil, France. Raphaël is also known as Guerreiro and Raphaël José.
Raphaël Varane
Raphaël Varane is a soccer player for the Real Madrid C.F., RC Lens, France national under-18 football team, France national under-20 football team, and France national under-21 football team. Raphaël was born on April 25th, 1993 in Lille, France.
Raphael Assunção
Raphael was born on July 19th, 1982 in Recife.
Raphael Sbarge
Raphael Sbarge is an actor and voice actor. He was most prominent from 1983 to present. Raphael was born on February 12th, 1964 in New York City, U.S.
- Raphael SemmesMilitary Person
- Raphaël HarocheMusician
- Raphael SpiegelSoccer Player
- Raphael RavenscroftMusician
- Raphael Enthoven
- R. A. LaffertyWriter
- Ralph MorganActor
- Raphaël PersonnazActor
- Raphael S. SorianoArchitect
- Raphael MaitimoSoccer Player
- Raphael GualazziSinging
- Raph KosterGame Design
- Raphael BrancoSoccer Player
- Raphael WolfAthlete
Notable Persons With the Last Name Raphael
Notable Persons With the Last Name Raphael
Raphael
Raphael was an artist in the fields of painting and architecture. Raphael was given the name Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino on March 28th, 1483 in Urbino, Marche, Italy. He died on April 6th, 1520.
June Diane Raphael
June Diane Raphael is an actress, comedian, and screenwriter. She has been prominent since 2002. June was born on January 4th, 1980 in Rockville Centre, New York, United States.
Sally Jessy Raphael
Sally Jessy Raphael is a talk show host. Her most notable accomplishments were from 1959 to present. Sally was given the name Sally Lowenthal on February 25th, 1935 in Easton, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Nicola Ann Raphael
Nicola Ann Raphael was a student. Nicola was born Nicola Ann Raphael as the child of Suicide of Nicola Ann Raphael on September 10th, 1985 in Glasgow. She left this life on June 24th, 2001.
Mickey Raphael
Mickey Raphael is a musician, record producer, and actor. He plays Harmonica. He was most prominent from 1972 to present.
Frederic Raphael
Frederic Raphael is a writer. Frederic was born on August 14th, 1931 in Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Ethnicity Distribution
| Ethnicity | Raphael | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|
| █ | White | 50.94% | 64.26% |
| █ | African American | 34.38% | 11.96% |
| █ | Asian, Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander | 2.63% | 4.85% |
| █ | American Indian and Alaska Native | 2.43% | 0.69% |
| █ | Two or More Ethnicities | 3.11% | 1.76% |
| █ | Hispanic or Latino | 6.50% | 16.26% |
Of Last Name Raphael
People with the last name Raphael are most frequently White or African American