Raphael

Raphael Meaning & Origin

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.

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Popularity

Surname Popularity by Ethnicity

The surname Raphael is a unique entry in our records. Discover more about its distribution and characteristics:

  • Number of People with the name Raphael: 4,366
  • Overall Popularity: Less than 0.01% (a rare surname)
  • Ranking: 7,614
  • Frequency per 100k people: 1.48

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.

Ranking information for the surname Raphael is not currently available.

Pronunciation

📇 Metaphone
RFL
🗽 NYSIIS
RAFFA
🔊 Soundex
R0104
🎵 Syllabic Pronunciation
R AA2 F AY0 EH1 L
🌐 IPA
/ˌrɑfˈjɛl/
🔊 Double Metaphone
('RFL', '')
🈯 Cross-Lingual Phonetic
R140

Accessibility & Communication

How to write the name Raphael in Braille

Here's how to represent Raphael in Braille, each pattern of raised dots corresponds to a letter in the name.

The name Raphael in braille

How to sign the name Raphael using Sign Language

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.

The name Raphael in sign language

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