Rafael or Raphael?
Two spellings, side by side.
Rafael and Raphael are two spellings of the same sound. Rafael is listed with the meaning "Rafael comes from the Hebrew Rafa'el, meaning 'God has healed'. Raphael is an archangel" and Raphael with "God has healed; the archangel". Rafael is the more searched spelling on this site. Pick the one that matches how the name is written in your language, or is easiest to read where you live.
| Detail | Rafael | Raphael |
|---|---|---|
| Meaning | Rafael comes from the Hebrew Rafa'el, meaning 'God has healed'. Raphael is an archangel. | God has healed; the archangel |
| Origin | Spanish | Hebrew |
| Gender | Boy | Boy |
| Written | — | — |
| Say it | Ra-fael | Ra-phael |
| Popularity | Popular | Well-known |
Questions about Rafael and Raphael
Is Rafael or Raphael more common?
Rafael is more often searched and saved on this site; Raphael is also used.
Do Rafael and Raphael mean the same?
Rafael: "Rafael comes from the Hebrew Rafa'el, meaning 'God has healed'. Raphael is an archangel". Raphael: "God has healed; the archangel".
How do you say Rafael?
In parts: Ra-fael. Raphael is said the same way.
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