Rafael
Rafael is the Spanish form of Raphael, from the Hebrew "Refael" — "rafa" (to heal) and "El" (God) — meaning "God has healed." In the Hebrew Bible, Raphael is one of the archangels — the healer. The painter Raphael (Raffaello Sanzio, 1483-1520), whose "The School of Athens" (1509-1511) is one of the most famous works of the Renaissance, is the most famous artistic bearer. Rafael was sustained in the US by Latino and Italian communities. Rafael is a male name of Hebrew origin that means "God has healed". Elegant, Spanish, and quietly artistic. The name sounds graceful. Rafaels tend to be thoughtful. US top 300 most years. Well-known people named Rafael include Raphael (archangel), Raphael (painter), Rafael (Spanish form of Raphael). Common variations and related forms of Rafael include Raphael (Latin/English), Raffaele (Italian), Rafael (Spanish), Rafa (nickname).