Raphael is a name of Hebrew origin, from ''rāp̄ā'' ( "he has healed") and ''ēl'' ( "God"). Popularized in Western Europe, it can be spelled Raphael, Raphaël, Rafael, Raffael, Raffaello, Raffiel, Refoel, Raffaele, or Refael depending on the language. The name is attested as far back as c. 1350 BC, appearing in a letter of Pabi, Prince of Lachish in center Israel, to Pharaoh Akhenaton ("Now have I sent you Rapha-el.").

Translations

* Arabic: رفائيل‎ (Rāfāʿīl) * Armenian: Ռաֆայել (Ṙafayel) * Azerbaijani: Rafael * Belarusian: Рафаэль (Rafaeĺ) * Bengali: রাফায়েল (Rāphāẏēla) * Catalan: Rafel * Cebuano: Rapáel * Chamorro: Rafet * Chinese Simplified: 拉斐尔 (Lā fěi ěr) * Chinese Traditional: 拉斐爾 (Lā fěi ěr) * Coptic: Ⲣⲁⲫⲁⲏⲗ (Rapha’êl) * Czech: Rafael * Esperanto: Rafaelo * Finnish: Rafael * French: Raphaël * German: Raphael * Greek: Ραφαήλ (Rafaī́l) * Gujarati: રાફેલ (Rāphēla) * Hebrew: רפאל (Rafa'el) * Hindi: रफएल (Rapha'ēla) * Italian: Raffaello, Raffaele * Japanese: ラファエル (Rafaeru) * Kannada: ರಾಫೆಲ್ (Rāphel) * Korean: 라파엘 (Lapael) * Latin: Raphael * Lithuanian: Rapolas * Macedonian: Рафаел (Rafael) * Maltese: Rafel * Montenegrin: Rafailo (Рафаило), Rafail (Рафаил) * Malayalam: റപ്പായേൽ (Rāppāēl) * Mongolian: Рафаэль (Rafaeli) * Nepali: रफाएल (Raphā'ēla) * Norwegian: Rafael * Persian: رافائل (Rāfāel) * Polish:

Rafał Rafał is the Polish form of the male given name Raphael. Rafał (Polish pronunciation: ) may refer to: * Rafał Śliż (born 1983), Polish ski jumper * Rafał A. Ziemkiewicz (born 1964), Polish fiction author and journalist * Rafał Andraszak ( ...

* Portuguese: Rafael * Punjabi: ਰਾਫਾਈਲ (Rāphā'īla) * Romanian: Rafael * Russian: Рафаил (Rafail) * Serbian: Рафаило (Rafailo) * Slovenian: Rafael * Spanish: Rafael * Tagalog: Rafael, also nickname Paeng * Tamil: ரபேல் (Rapēl) * Telugu: రాఫెల్ (Rāphel) * Thai: ราฟาเอล (Rā fā xel) * Ukrainian: Рафаїл (Rafaīl) * Urdu: رافائيل‎ (Rāfāʿēl)

Raphael

Raphael (archangel) Raphael (, "God has healed"), ''Rəfāʾēl'', Tiberian: ''Răp̄āʾēl''; lit. 'God has healed'; grc, Ραφαήλ, ''Raphaḗl''; cop, ⲣⲁⲫⲁⲏⲗ, ''Rafaêl''; ar, رافائيل, ''Rāfā’īl'', or , ''Isrāfīl''; am, ሩፋ ...

, an archangel in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, after whom all or most other uses are named ;Mononym *

Raphael Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, better known as Raphael (; or ; March 28 or April 6, 1483April 6, 1520), was an Italian painter and architect of the High Renaissance. His work is admired for its clarity of form, ease of composition, and visual ...

, or Raffaello Sanzio (1483–1520), Italian master painter and architect in the High Renaissance * Rafael (footballer, born 1990), a Brazilian football player who plays for Lyon * Raphael (singer) (born 1943), Spanish singer * Raphael (musician) (born 1948), American musician * Raphael of Brooklyn (1860–1915), a saint in the Christian Orthodox tradition *Raphael of Lesbos (died 1463), Eastern Orthodox saint, see

Saints Raphael, Nicholas and Irene of Lesbos Raphael, Nicholas, and Irene of Lesbos ( el, Ραφαήλ, Νικόλαος και Ειρήνη) are venerated as saints and neomartyrs in the Eastern Orthodox Church. According to a 20th-century legend, they lived on the island of Lesbos in the ...

* Patriarch Raphael I of Constantinople, Patriarch from 1475 to 1476 * Patriarch Raphael II of Constantinople, Patriarch from 1603 to 1607 *pseudonym of Robert Cross Smith (1795–1832) ;Given name * Raphael Abramovitch (1880–1963), Russian bundist and communist politician * Raphael Sylvanus Amegashie (1927-2013), Ghanaian entrepreneur, accountant, and politician *

Raphael Benjamin Raphael Benjamin (June 19, 1846 – November 15, 1906) was an English-born rabbi who ministered in Australia and America. Life Benjamin was born on June 19, 1846 in London, England the son of Elias Benjamin and Mary Lazarus. Benjamin attended t ...

(1846–1906), British-born Australian and American rabbi * Raphael I Bidawid (1922–2003), Patriarch of the Chaldean Catholic Church in 1989–2003 * Raphael Bob-Waksberg (born 1984), American comedian, writer and creator of

BoJack Horseman ''BoJack Horseman'' is an American adult animated black comedy-drama streaming television series created by Raphael Bob-Waksberg. It stars the voices of Will Arnett, Amy Sedaris, Alison Brie, Paul F. Tompkins, and Aaron Paul. Set primarily in ...

* Raphael Botti (born 1982), Brazilian footballer * Raphael Chukwu (born 1975), Nigerian football (soccer) player * Raphael Hayyim Isaac Carregal (1733—1777), itinerant Palestinian rabbi and preacher * Raphael Davis (born 1976), American mixed martial artist * Raphael Gray (born 1981), British computer hacker * Raphael Gualazzi (born 1981), Italian singer and pianist *

Raphael Holinshed Raphael Holinshed ( – before 24 April 1582) was an English chronicler, who was most famous for his work on ''The Chronicles of England, Scotlande, and Irelande'', commonly known as ''Holinshed's Chronicles''. It was the "first complete printe ...

(1529–1580), English chronicler * Raphael Holzdeppe (born 1989), German pole vaulter * Raphael Kalinowski (1835–1907), Polish saint in the Discalced Carmelite Order * Raphael Koster (born 1971), American game designer *

Raphael Lemkin Raphael Lemkin ( pl, Rafał Lemkin; 24 June 1900 – 28 August 1959) was a Polish lawyer who is best known for coining the term ''genocide'' and initiating the Genocide Convention, an interest spurred on after learning about the Armenian genocid ...

, Holocaust survivor *

Raphael Martelli Canon Raffaele Martelli (13 March 1811August 1880) was Toodyay's first Catholic priest. He was a scholarly and gentle man who was much loved by settlers of all faiths. Martelli did not keep a diary, but his personality and humour shines through ...

(1811–1880), first Catholic priest in Toodyay, Western Australia * Raphael Matos (born 1981), Brazilian racing driver * Rafael "Rafi" Menco (born 1994), Israeli basketball player for Hapoel Holon in the

Israeli Basketball Premier League Ligat HaAl ( he, ליגת העל, lit., ''Supreme League or Premier League''), or the Israeli Basketball Premier League, is the top-tier level league of professional competition in Israeli club basketball, making it Israel's primary basketball c ...

* Raphael Ohin (born 1995), Ghanaian footballer * Raphael M. Quaye (born 1975), Liberian basketball player * Raphael Saadiq (born 1966), American singer, songwriter, musician, guitarist, and record producer *

Raphael Schäfer Raphael Schäfer (Polish:'' Rafał Szafarczyk''; born 30 January 1979) is a German former professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper. Biography Early years Raphael Schäfer was born in 1979 as a member of the German minority in the Uppe ...

(born 1979), German footballer *

Raphael Semmes Raphael Semmes ( ; September 27, 1809 – August 30, 1877) was an officer in the Confederate Navy during the American Civil War. Until then, he had been a serving officer in the US Navy from 1826 to 1860. During the American Civil War, Semmes ...

(1809–1877), officer in the United States Navy from 1826 to 1860 and the Confederate States Navy from 1860 to 1865 * Raphael Warnock (born 1969), American pastor and U.S. Senator from Georgia ;Fictional characters *

, one of the four Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles * Raphael Kirsten, a fictional character in the video game '' Fire Emblem: Three Houses'' * Raphael Sorel, a fictional character in '' Soulcalibur'' series of video games

Raphaël

Raphaël is a

French French (french: français(e), link=no) may refer to: * Something of, from, or related to France ** French language, which originated in France, and its various dialects and accents ** French people, a nation and ethnic group identified with Franc ...

masculine

given name A given name (also known as a forename or first name) is the part of a personal name quoted in that identifies a person, potentially with a middle name as well, and differentiates that person from the other members of a group (typically a ...

. * Raphaël Alibert (1887–1963), French politician * Raphaël Astier (born 1976), French modern pentathlete * Raphaël Bohren (born 1984), Swiss figure skater *

Raphaël Bretton Raphaël Bretton (7 February 1920 – 20 February 2011) was a French set decorator. He won an Oscar and was nominated for three more in the category Best Art Direction. Biography He was born Raphaël Gaston Beugnon in Paris, France. During ...

(1920–2011), French set decorator * Raphaël Chaume, French rugby union player * Raphaël Domjan, Swiss explorer * Raphaël Enthoven, French philosopher * Raphaël Garcia (born 1999), Canadian soccer player *

Raphaël Géminiani Raphaël Géminiani (born Clermont-Ferrand; born 12 June 1925) is a French former road bicycle racer. He had six podium finishes in the Grand Tours. He is one of four children of Italian immigrants who moved to Clermont-FerrandColin, Jacques ( ...

(born 1925), French road bicycle racer * Raphaël Haroche (born 1975), French singer, known by the mononym Raphaël * Raphaël Ibañez (born 1973), French rugby union footballer * Raphaël Jacquelin (born 1974), French professional golfer * Raphaël Lakafia(born 1988), French rugby union player * Raphaël Lévy, trading card game * Raphaël Martinetti, Swiss businessman and President of the International Federation of Associated Wrestling Styles * Raphaël Nadé (born 1980), Ivory Coast / French football (soccer) player *

Raphaël Nadjari Raphaël Nadjari ( he, רפאל נדג'ארי; born 1971) is a French-Israeli writer and director for film and television. In 1993, Nadjari started working for French television as a writer and director. In 1997, he wrote the television screenpla ...

(born 1971), French-Israeli writer and film and television director * Raphaël Piolanti (born 1967), French hammer thrower *

Raphaël Poirée Raphaël Poirée (born 9 August 1974) is a retired French biathlete who was active from 1995 to 2007. With his 44 World Cup victories and several World Championship medals he ranks among the most successful biathletes ever. Sports career Poi ...

(born 1974), French biathlete *

Raphaël Poulain Raphaël Poulain (born 16 August 1980, Amiens, Somme) is a former French rugby union player. He played on the wing. His first club was the Beauvais Beauvais ( , ; pcd, Bieuvais) is a city and commune in northern France, and prefecture of ...

(born 1980), French rugby union player * Raphaël Pujazon (1918–2000), French athlete and Olympian * Raphaël Rouquier (born 1969), French mathematician * Raphaël Salem (1898–1963), Greek-Sephardic mathematician *

Raphaël Schellenberger Raphaël Schellenberger (born February 14, 1990 in Mulhouse) is a French politician of the Republicans (LR) who has been serving as a member of the National Assembly of France since the 2017 elections, representing Haut-Rhin's 2nd constituency, ...

(born 1990), French politician * Raphaël Varane (born 1993), French football (soccer) player * Raphaël Wicky (born 1977), Swiss football (soccer) player

Rafael

* Rafael Caro Quintero, Mexican drug lord * Rafael Correa, president of Ecuador *Rafael Edward Cruz, given name of U.S. politician

Ted Cruz Rafael Edward "Ted" Cruz (; born December 22, 1970) is an American politician and attorney serving as the junior United States Senator from Texas since 2013. A member of the Republican Party, Cruz served as Solicitor General of Texas fro ...

Rafael Eitan Rafael "Raful" Eitan ( he, רפאל "רפול" איתן, born 11 January 1929 – 23 November 2004) was an Israeli general, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces (Ramatkal) and later a politician, a Knesset member, and government ...

, Israeli general, former Chief of Staff of the Israel Defense Forces, and politician *

Rafael Trujillo Rafael Leónidas Trujillo Molina ( , ; 24 October 189130 May 1961), nicknamed ''El Jefe'' (, "The Chief" or "The Boss"), was a Dominican dictator who ruled the Dominican Republic from February 1930 until his assassination in May 1961. He ser ...

, former Dominican president (dictator) ;Arts * Rafael Castillo, Mexican-American editor, author, academician * Rafael Arevalo, Mexican-American Composer *

Rafael Bittencourt Angra is a Brazilian power metal band formed in 1991. They have released nine regular studio albums, five EPs, and three live CD/DVDs to date. Led by Rafael Bittencourt, the band has gained a degree of popularity in Japan and Europe. History ...

, Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter * Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933-2014), Spanish conductor and composer * Rafael Kayanan, Filipino - American artist * Raffaello da Urbino (1483–1520), known as Raphael, Italian painter ;Television * Rafael Araneda, Chilean television personality * Rafael L. Silva, Brazilian-American actor ;Sports * Rafael Alarçón, Brazilian squash player *

Rafael Alkorta Rafael Alkorta Martínez (born 16 September 1968) is a Spanish former professional footballer who played mainly as a central defender. He is the current sporting director of Athletic Bilbao. Having represented Athletic Bilbao and Real Madrid ...

, Spanish former footballer * Rafael Álvarez (baseball) (born 1977), Venezuelan baseball player * Rafael Álvarez (diver) (born 1971), Spanish diver * Rafael Arevalo, Salvadoran tennis player * Rafael Benítez, Spanish football manager * Rafael Carbonell, Cuban flyweight boxer * Rafael Márquez, Mexican footballer *

Rafael Medina Rafael Medina Rodríguez (born 8 October 1979) is a Mexican former professional footballer A football player or footballer is a sportsperson who plays one of the different types of football. The main types of football are association foo ...

, Mexican footballer * Rafael Mea Vitali, Venezuelan football defender * Rafael Montiel, Colombian road cyclist *

Rafael Nadal Rafael Nadal Parera (, ; born 3 June 1986) is a Spanish professional tennis player. He is currently ranked world No. 2 in singles by the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP). He has been ranked world No. 1 for 209 weeks, and has finish ...

, Spanish tennis player * Rafael Nepomuceno, Filipino bowler *

Rafael Palmeiro Rafael Palmeiro Corrales (born September 24, 1964) is a Cuban-American former Major League Baseball first baseman and left fielder. Palmeiro was an All-American at Mississippi State University before being drafted by the Chicago Cubs in 1985. ...

, Major League Baseball player *

Rafael Pascual Rafael Pascual Cortés (born 16 March 1970, in Madrid) is a retired Spanish volleyball player who is nicknamed "El Toro", "El Macho", and "El León". He is widely regarded as one of the best volleyball players of all time. A two-time Olympian (1 ...

, Spanish volleyball player * Rafael Ramos, Puerto Rican boxer * Rafael Romero, Venezuelan track and field athlete *

Rafael van der Vaart Rafael Ferdinand van der Vaart (born 11 February 1983) is a Dutch former professional footballer who played as an attacking midfielder, and is currently the assistant manager of Danish 2nd Division club Esbjerg fB. Van der Vaart began his ca ...

, Dutch footballer *

Rafael Zuñiga Rafael Zuñiga Medrano (born May 6, 1963 in Bolívar) is a retired Colombian boxer, who represented his native country at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles in the Men's Featherweight division. Zuñiga won the bronze medal in the same we ...

, Colombian boxer *

Rafael dos Anjos Rafael Souza dos Anjos (; born October 26, 1984) is a Brazilian American professional mixed martial artist. He currently competes in the Welterweight and Lightweight divisions in the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). He is a former UFC Lig ...

, Brazilian mixed martial artist ;Brazilian footballers * Rafael Araújo Silva (1988), currently playing for Corinthians * Rafael Cabral Barbosa (1990), currently playing for Napoli * Rafael Godoi Pereira (1985), currently playing for FK Laktaši * Rafael Pires Vieira (1978), currently playing for Mikkelin Kissat *

Rafael Pereira da Silva (footballer born 1980) Rafael Pereira da Silva (; born 13 March 1980) is a Brazilian Defender (association football)#Full back, right back who currently play for Miami Dade FC. Playing career In July 2004 he was signed by Serie A team F.C. Messina Peloro, Messina. ...

, retired former footballer *

Rafael Pereira da Silva (footballer born 1990) Rafael Pereira da Silva (; born 9 July 1990), commonly known as Rafael or Rafael da Silva, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Campeonato Brasileiro Série A club Botafogo. He normally plays as a right-back, but can also play on ...

, currently playing for Lyon * Rafael Schmitz (1980), currently playing for Valenciennes *

Rafael Silva Nascimento Rafael da Silva Nascimento (born 21 May 1984), is a Brazilian Association football, footballer who plays for Oman Club in Oman First Division League. Club career Olaria Nascimento began his professional footballing career in Brazil with his pa ...

(1984), currently playing for Vasco * Rafael Sóbis (1985), currently playing for Internacional * Rafael Vágner Dias Silva (1983), currently playing for Náutico ;Saints *

Rafael Arnáiz Barón Rafael may refer to: * Rafael (given name) or Raphael, a name of Hebrew origin * Rafael, California * Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israeli manufacturer of weapons and military technology * Hurricane Rafael, a 2012 hurricane Fiction * ''R ...

, Spanish saint *

Rafael Guizar Valencia Rafael may refer to: * Rafael (given name) or Raphael, a name of Hebrew origin * Rafael, California * Rafael Advanced Defense Systems, Israeli manufacturer of weapons and military technology * Hurricane Rafael, a 2012 hurricane Fiction * ' ...

, Mexican saint ;Fictional characters * Rafael Barba, ( Raúl Esparza) appearing on '' Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'' * Rafael Cuevas, the main protagonist appeared in Benjamin Pascual's novel ''Lalaki sa Dilim'' (lit. A Man In The Dark) * Rafael Solano, (

Justin Baldoni Justin Louis Baldoni (born January 24, 1984) is an American actor and filmmaker. He is best known for portraying Rafael Solano on The CW satirical romantic dramedy '' Jane the Virgin'' (2014–2019) as well as directing the films '' Five Feet ...

), a principal character on Jane the Virgin * Rafael, a toucan character in the animated film ''Rio'', played by George Lopez

Raphiael

Raphiael Putney Raphiael Rashad Putney (born April 21, 1990) is an American professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the UMass Minutemen. High school career Putney attended Woodbridge High School in Lake Ridge, Virginia for coach Chad An ...

(born 1990), American basketball player for Maccabi Haifa of the Israeli National League

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