Raphael (given name)
Raphael is a given name derived from the Hebrew rāp̄ā'ēl (רָפָאֵל) meaning "God has healed". Raphael is one of the archangels according to Abrahamic tradition. Popularized in Western Europe, it can be spelled Raphael, Raphaël, Rafael, Raffael, Raffaello, Raffiel, Refoel, Raffaele, or Refael depending on the language.
Raphael the Archangel | |
| Pronunciation | /ˈræfeɪəl, ˈræfiəl, ˈreɪfiəl/ RAF-ay-əl, RA(Y)F-ee-əl |
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| Gender | Male |
| Origin | |
| Word/name | Hebrew |
| Meaning | "God has healed" |
The name is attested as far back as c. 1350 BC, appearing in a letter of Pabi, Prince of Lachish in center Israel, to Pharaoh Akhenaton ("Now have I sent you Rapha-el.").
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