Raphael Name Meaning, Origin & Gender

Raphael Name at a Glance

Name	Raphael
Meaning	God heals; God's healer. Raphael was also the name of one of the archangels, as mentioned in the Apocrypha. Famous Bearer: Renaissance painter Raphael (Raffaelo Santi).
Origin	Hebrew
Gender	Boy

What Does the Name Raphael Mean?

According to the information recorded in our baby name database, Raphael means “God heals; God's healer. Raphael was also the name of one of the archangels, as mentioned in the Apocrypha. Famous Bearer: Renaissance painter Raphael (Raffaelo Santi”. Name meanings can vary between languages, regions and naming traditions, so families may also wish to confirm a meaning within the cultural or linguistic context that matters to them.

Raphael Name Origin

Our database records Raphael under Hebrew origin. Browse more Hebrew baby names to compare other names in the same origin collection.

Is Raphael a Boy or Girl Name?

In our database, Raphael is listed as a boy name. Usage can differ across countries, languages and families.

Choosing the Name Raphael

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