Rafaeli - Name meaning, Popularity, Personality, and More

Rafaeli name Meaning and Dictionary

Name

Rafaeli

Name Meaning

"Rafaeli" This name derives from the Hebrew “Rephâ’êl > Rāfāʾēl > Rafa’el,” meaning “God who heals, God heals.” Raphael is an archangel of Judaism and Christianity, who, in the Judeo-Christian tradition, performs all manners of healing. In Islam, Raphael is the same as Israfil. The name of the angel Raphael appears only in the Deuterocanonical Books of Tobit. The book of Tobit is considered canonical by Catholics, Orthodox, and some Anglicans. Raphael appears for the first time in human shape as the traveling companion of the son of Tobiah (Greek: Tovías ‘Τωβίας’), calling himself Azarias, the son of the great Ananias. Saint-Raphaël (Occitan: Sant Rafèu) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France.

Definition

A unisex surname that is of Italian origin.

Pronunciations

Ra-faeli
rafaeli

Syllable

Rafaeli Syllable count: There are 3 syllables in the name Rafaeli

Rafaeli Overview and Analysis

Rafaeli Gender statistics

The name Rafaeli is typically used for Boys and Girls. Its a Unisex name with ambiguous gender identification.

Popularity of the name Rafaeli

The name Rafaeli is classified as Very rare and ranked at the 143,142th most popular name in the Namedary database.

Country-Specific Popularity and Ranking of the Name Emma
Country	In-Country Rank	Population Share
New Zealand	7,473	0%
United States	141,571	0%
Canada	141,571	0%
United Kingdom	141,571	0%
Australia	142,869	0%

Where to find Rafaeli?

The name Rafaeli is predominantly found in New Zealand (NZ), where it constitutes 0% of the total population.

Rafaeli Usage Trend Over Time

In recent years, the trend of using the name Rafaeli has been static and not widely adopted when choosing names for babies. The name Rafaeli was most used in 1968 with a usage rate of 100%. It was least used in 1968 with a usage rate of 100%.

To enhance readability, percentage is rounded up. Values less than 0.0015% have been omitted.
The data is carefully curated from authentic human sources and thoroughly analyzed from a wide range of sources.

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Names with a Similar Sound to Rafaeli

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Origin and History of the name Rafaeli

This name derives from the Hebrew “Rephâ’êl > Rāfāʾēl > Rafa’el”, meaning “God who heals, God heals”.

Raphael is an archangel of Judaism and Christianity, who, in the Judeo-Christian tradition, performs all manners of healing.

In Islam, Raphael is the same as Israfil.The name of the angel Raphael appears only in the Deuterocanonical Books of Tobit.

The book of Tobit is considered canonical by Catholics, Orthodox, and some Anglicans.

Raphael appears for the first time in human shape as the traveling companion of the son of Tobiah (Greek: Tovías ‘Τωβίας’), calling himself Azarias, the son of the great Ananias.

Saint-Raphaël (Occitan: Sant Rafèu) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d’Azur region in southeastern France.

Rafaeli in Chinese

Boy names translation to Chinese

Translation: 瓦凡爱里
Pronunce: (PinYin) : wǎ fán ài lǐ

Girl names translation to Chinese

Translation: 瓦凡爱粒
Pronunce: (PinYin) : wǎ fán ài lì

Rafaeli in Numerology

Rafaeli: Name to Numerology Conversion
R	A	F	A	E	L	I
	1		1	5		9
9					3

Applying the rules of numerology (Pythagorean numerology):

Soul Number (Heart's Desire Number): Number 22
Expression Number (Personality Number): Number 9
Destiny Number (Life Path Number): Number 7

Conclusions about the name Rafaeli

Should you named your baby Rafaeli?

The name Rafaeli is not strongly associated with either gender because it is given to boys and girls in roughly equal proportions (according to the gender statistics). As a result, people are less likely to assume the gender of a person named Rafaeli based solely on their name.

It is important to consider the gender-neutral nature of the name Rafaeli when naming your child. This is because people may be confused about your child's gender if you do not provide other clues, such as their appearance or clothing.

Is Rafaeli a good name?

Venturing into the realm of three-syllable names, The name Rafaeli stands out with its unique beauty. While less common than one- or two-syllable names, these names exude elegance and sophistication, making them a perfect choice for parents seeking a name that truly stands apart.

What are the Pros and Cons of the name Rafaeli?

Pros of the name Rafaeli:

Uniqueness: Your child will probably be the only one or one of a few people with their name, which can make them feel special and unique.
Potential for creativity: You have the freedom to choose a name that is truly unique and reflects your child's personality.
May not become dated: If Rafaeli has not changed in popularity for a long time, it is unlikely to go out of style.

Ultimately, the decision of whether or not to name your child Rafaeli is a personal one. There is no right or wrong answer. Consider all of the factors listed above, and make the decision that you and your partner feel is best for your child.