About Raphael
The surname Raphael is derived from the Hebrew name "Rafa'el," meaning "God has healed" or "God heals." It is a combination of the Hebrew words "rafa," which means "heal," and "el," which refers to God. The name Raphael is often associated with the archangel Raphael in Judeo-Christian tradition, who is believed to be a healer and protector. As a surname, Raphael may have been given to individuals who were believed to possess healing abilities or were associated with the divine.
The surname Raphael is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:
Below is the ethnic distribution of the surname Raphael based on recent US Census records. This is a brief glimpse into the diverse backgrounds of people carrying this surname.
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Here's how to represent Raphael in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.
The image below shows how you can spell Raphael using American Sign Language (ASL). In sign language, each hand shape corresponds to a specific a letter of the name.