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The name Raffaela is a German and Italian variant of Raphaela, the feminine form of the biblical and Hebrew name Raphael (רָפָאֵל). It translates to 'God has healed,' derived from Hebrew rafá (רָפָא) meaning 'to heal' and ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God.'
What does the name Raffaela mean?
The name Raffaela is a German and Italian variant of Raphaela, the feminine form of the biblical and Hebrew name Raphael (רָפָאֵל). It translates to 'God has healed,' derived from Hebrew rafá (רָפָא) meaning 'to heal' and ʾēl (אֵל) meaning 'God.' The variant Raffaela is relatively widespread, especially in German-speaking regions. Other variants of Raphaela include Rafaela, Rafaella, Rafailia, Rafala, Raffaella, Raphaele, and Raphaëlle.
Where does the name Raffaela come from?
Etymology Raffaela is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin meaning 'God has healed.' Ancient Hebrew
How do you pronounce Raffaela?
Sound & pronunciation of Raffaela: Raffaela has a multisyllabic, sonorous structure. In German pronunciation, it is usually spoken as 'Ra-ffa-E-la' [ʁafaˈeːla] or [ʁafaˈeːla], with the emphasis on the penultimate syllable. The double consonant '-ff-' intensifies the beginning, while the open vowel sequence in the center creates a sense of spaciousness. This makes Raffaela appear elegant and expressive - feminine, melodic, and present.
When is the name day of Raffaela?
The name day for Raffaela is on January 6 (Raphaela Porres y Ayollón) and September 29 (Archangel Raphael).
Popularity
Raffaela is a common first name in Germany. Currently, it ranks 3,210th in the list of most popular female baby names. Its best ranking was in 1988 at 244th place. In the last ten years, Raffaela has been given as a first name about 80 times, placing it 2,734th in the ten-year statistics. From 2010 to 2024, it ranks 2,529th.
Nicknames & pet names
Ela / Fella / Raff / Raffa / Raffal / Raffe / Raffi / Raffilein / Raffy / Rassellein
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Famous people
- Raffaëla Anderson (French actress & writer)
- Raffaela Anderson (French actress)
- Raffaela Carra (singer)
- Raffaela Paton (singer from the Netherlands)
- Raffaela Wais (singer & actress)
- Raffaela Wolf (German ice hockey player)
Frequently asked questions about the name Raffaela
What is the origin of the name Raffaela?
Raffaela is a feminine first name of ancient Hebrew origin that derives from the biblical name Raphael.
What does the name Raffaela mean?
The name Raffaela means 'God has healed,' based on the Hebrew words for 'to heal' and 'God.'
How popular is the name Raffaela?
Raffaela is relatively widespread, especially in German-speaking regions, and enjoys enduring popularity.