Raphael

At a Glance: Name: Raphael – Meaning: healed by God – Origin: Hebrew (via Greek and Latin) – Gender: Boy – Pronunciation: RAF-ay-el

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Raphael is a boy's name with Hebrew roots that reached English by way of Greek and Latin. It's pronounced RAF-ay-el, and its meaning is "healed by God." It reads as timeless and classic, marking it as an established choice rather than a recent trend.

Meaning & Origin of Raphael

Meaning: Healed by god.

Origin: Hebrew (via Greek and Latin).

Source: Wiktionary, Wikipedia.

How to Pronounce Raphael

Phonetic: RAF-ay-el   IPA: /ˈræfeɪəl/

Popularity of Raphael

SSA records for Raphael stretch back to 1882, and in 2024 — the most recent year on file — it ranked #420 with 744 babies given the name. That 2024 figure is also its all-time peak rank, meaning Raphael is more popular right now than at any other point in the recorded data.

Source: U.S. Social Security Administration birth-name data, 1882–2024.

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FAQ

What does the name Raphael mean?

Healed by god. (Source: Wiktionary, https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Raphael)

How do you pronounce Raphael?

Raphael is pronounced RAF-ay-el (IPA: /ˈræfeɪəl/).

Is Raphael a popular name right now?

Raphael is at its highest recorded popularity right now, ranked #420 in 2024. (U.S. Social Security Administration data, 1882–2024.)

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