God has healed
Raffaele is the Italian form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It is derived from the elements 'rafa', meaning to heal, and 'el', referring to God. In religious tradition, Raphael is one of the seven archangels.
Less common today
Raffaele isn't in the latest US Top 1000. It last peaked at #2,975 in 1990.
Italian professional footballer and manager
19th-century Italian baker credited with creating the Pizza Margherita
Italian Cardinal of the Renaissance
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
