God has healed
Derived from the Hebrew name Refa'el, it is composed of the elements 'rafa' (to heal) and 'el' (God). While the spelling Raphael is more common globally, Refael is a direct transliteration often used in modern Israel. In religious tradition, it is associated with the archangel of healing.
About 24 boys were named Refael in 2025.
US births per 5-year period, 1990–present (SSA data).
Israeli poet and playwright
Professional mixed martial artist
