Raphaela - girls name

Raphaela name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 51%

Raphaela name meaning:

The name Raphaela is a feminine form of the name Raphael, which has Hebrew origins. The name Raphael means "God has healed" or "God heals." Similarly, Raphaela carries a similar meaning and can be translated as "healed by God" or "God's healer." The name reflects the belief that God has the power to heal physical, emotional, or spiritual ailments.

People with the name Raphaela are often seen as compassionate, nurturing, and caring individuals. They possess a natural ability to bring comfort and healing to those around them. These individuals are often drawn to careers in healthcare or social work, where they can utilize their nurturing qualities to help others.

Overall, the name Raphaela carries a powerful and positive meaning, symbolizing divine healing and the ability to bring comfort and support to others. It is a name that resonates with compassion, empathy, and a strong connection to spirituality.

Origin: Hebrew

Feminine form of Raphael.

Related names

Raphael , Rafael , Rafaela , Rafe , Raffaello , Rafi , Raphaela

Other girls names beginning with R

Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 2711 out of 5581

9 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    1338
  • 5yrs

    46
  • 1yr

    1188

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

  • Scotland (1490)

Historical popularity of Raphaela

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