Olivia Chen

By Olivia Chen
Historical Naming Consultant

Updated on September 04, 2024

Raffaella

US Popularity Rank: 10921

Origin: Italian

Meaning: God heals

Raffaella is a girl's name of Italian and Hebrew origin. With roots in Raphaela and Raphael, this gorgeous respelling is blessed with the restorative meaning, "God heals." Raffaella was quite popular during the early 1900s and is poised for an epic comeback. You'll also have plenty of nicknames and variants to choose from, including Rafaela, Raphaella, Raff, and Ella.