Rafaela

רְפָאֵלָה

• Gender: Female
• Origin: Modern Hebrew
• Meaning: God heals

• Rafaela is the feminine form of Rafael, the archangel of healing, which gives it a meaning — "God heals" — that is as powerful as it is tender. It has a sweeping, romantic elegance that calls to mind both European sophistication and deep spiritual tradition.

  Rafaela Silva, the Brazilian judoka who rose from the favelas of Rio de Janeiro to win Olympic gold at the 2016 Games and two World Championship titles, is the most famous bearer of this name. There is a cinematic quality to this name that makes it unforgettable. The built-in nickname Rafi gives it a playful counterbalance to its formal elegance, letting it toggle between regal and adorable. Real spiritual meaning beneath the glamour — Rafaela is absolutely radiant.

• Alternate Spellings: Refaela, Rafaelah, Refaelah
• English Equivalent:
  Rafaela
• Potential Sibling Name:
  Gidona
  ,
  Davida
  ,
  Ephraim
  ,
  Hoshea
• Theme: God