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At a Glance
- Meaning
- Healed by God
- Origin
- Hebrew (via Greek and Latin)
- Gender
- Boy
- Pronunciation
- RAF-ay-el
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
RAF-ay-elIPA /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.
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FAQ
What does the name Raphael mean?
Healed by God. (Source: Wiktionary)
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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