Meaning of Rafael
God has healed
The name Rafael is the Spanish, Portuguese, and German form of the masculine name Raphael, meaning ‘God has healed.’ The root name Raphael is of Hebrew origin from rāp̄ā (he has healed) and ēl (God). This name dates back as far as c. 1350 BC, appearing in a letter that Pabi, the Prince of Lachish from center Israel, wrote to Pharaoh Akhenaton. The letter reads, ‘Now have I sent you Rapha-el.’
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Numerology of Rafael
The Seeker
Analytical, spiritual, and introspective. Names with this number are drawn to wisdom, mystery, and deeper understanding.
| Letter | R | A | F | A | E | L | Sum |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Value | 9 | 1 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 25 |
25 → 2 + 5 = 7
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