Rafaela
Rafaela is a Christian girl name of Hebrew, via Portuguese origin, meaning “God has healed”.
| Meaning | God has healed |
|---|---|
| Gender | Girl |
| Origin | Hebrew, via Portuguese |
| Pronunciation | hah-fah-EH-lah |
| Tradition | Christian |
| Used in | Brazil, Portugal, Spain |
Meaning and origin of Rafaela
Rafaela is the feminine of Rafael, from the Hebrew Rephael, 'God has healed'. Raphael is the archangel who guides the young Tobias in the Book of Tobit and is honoured as a healer. Portuguese pronounces the opening R with a breathy 'h' sound, which gives Rafaela its distinctive soft start in Brazil. Its short forms include Rafa and Rafinha, both widely used in Brazil.
Is Rafaela a Christian name?
Rafaela comes from the archangel Raphael, venerated in Christianity and also known in Jewish tradition; his story appears in the Book of Tobit, part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bibles.
How popular is Rafaela?
Popular in Brazil and well known in Portugal and Spain.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the name Rafaela mean?
Rafaela means 'God has healed'. It is of Hebrew, via Portuguese origin.
Is Rafaela a Christian name?
Rafaela comes from the archangel Raphael, venerated in Christianity and also known in Jewish tradition; his story appears in the Book of Tobit, part of the Catholic and Orthodox Bibles.
How do you pronounce Rafaela?
Rafaela is pronounced hah-fah-EH-lah.
Is Rafaela a boy or girl name?
Rafaela is usually a girl name.