The baby name Raphaell is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈræfeɪəl/ (RAF-ay-əl).
Raphaell is Hebrew in Origin.
The baby name Raphaell is a Male name , 3 syllables long and is pronounced /ˈræfeɪəl/ (RAF-ay-əl).
Raphaell is Hebrew in Origin.
Raphaell is a modern respelling of Raphael/Raphaël, from Hebrew Rafa’el meaning “God has healed” or “God heals.” In Jewish and Christian tradition, Raphael is an archangel associated with guidance and healing, best known from the Book of Tobit. The name spread across medieval and early modern Europe via liturgy, art, and saints’ calendars; the Renaissance painter Raffaello Sanzio further reinforced its cultural profile.
Variants include Raphael (English/German), Raphaël (French), Rafael (Spanish/Portuguese), Raffaele or Raffaello (Italian), Rafał (Polish), and Rafaël (Dutch). Feminine forms: Raphaela, Rafaela, Raffaella. Nicknames: Raf, Raph, Rafe, Rafa. The Raphaell spelling, occasionally seen in contemporary registries, keeps the biblical etymology while offering a distinctive look; pronunciation typically mirrors Raphael. Associations with healing, protection, travel, and artistic refinement make it a meaningful, international choice.
Based on birth registration data from national statistics agencies.
| Country | Gender | Year | Rank | Born | of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CY | Girls | 0 | #125 | 1 | 3,755 |
| AO | Boys | 0 | #249 | 1 | 5,568 |
| NA | Boys | 0 | #253 | 1 | 6,830 |
| BR | 0 | #357 | 4 | 5,969 | |
| PS | Boys | 0 | #561 | 1 | 10,655 |
| CM | Boys | 0 | #574 | 2 | 12,054 |
| IL | Boys | 0 | #625 | 1 | 10,983 |
| BR | Boys | 0 | #684 | 68 | 12,213 |
| CL | Boys | 0 | #700 | 1 | 13,390 |
| KW | Boys | 0 | #806 | 1 | 18,755 |
| PE | Boys | 0 | #926 | 1 | 14,506 |
| CO | Boys | 0 | #979 | 3 | 15,656 |
| NG | Boys | 0 | #1,001 | 1 | 16,906 |
| MX | Boys | 0 | #1,030 | 4 | 16,355 |
| MA | 0 | #1,199 | 1 | 20,986 | |
| ZA | Boys | 0 | #1,272 | 1 | 25,619 |
Raphaell is popular in 15 countries — most recent births per country:
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