Ava Kowalski

By Ava Kowalski
Global Naming Traditions Specialist

Updated on September 02, 2024

Rafaelle

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Origin: Italian

Meaning: God has healed

Rafaelle, also spelled Raffaele, is a gender-neutral name of Hebrew and Italian origin. It’s an Italian variant of the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning “God has healed.” In Christianity and Judaism, Raphael is an archangel associated with healing, and is described as expelling demons and curing disease. This name has many variants in different languages, including Rafael, Raffaello, Raphaël, Rafel, Rapolas, and many more. With so many variants to choose from, you’ll have plenty of options for your little angel!