Raphael
/ˈræf.eɪ.əl/noun
A masculine given name from Hebrew, borne in the Bible by one of the archangels.
Did you know?In Jewish, Christian, and Islamic tradition, Raphael is one of the archangels associated with healing, guidance, and protection, making the name feel less like a label and more like a spiritual charge.
Etymological Timeline
Biblical Hebrew
Hebrew
רָפָאֵל (Rāfāʾēl)
“God has healed”
Greek
Greek
Ῥαφαήλ (Rhaphaḗl)
“Borrowed biblical name, used for the archangel”
Latin
Latin
Raphael
“Latinized form of the biblical name”
Middle English
English
Raphael
“A male given name, especially in religious contexts”
Modern English
English
Raphael
“A masculine given name; also the name of the archangel”