Raphael

The name Raphael is said to be of Hebrew origin. It comes from a combination of the words 'rapha', meaning ‘he that has healed’ and 'el', meaning ‘the Lord Almighty’. Thus, the meaning of Raphael is ‘he that God has healed’. Raphael was one of the seven archangels, who performed miracles and healed those who were sick or injured. He is the patron of travellers, doctors, medicine and science. Raphael was said to have come to Earth in human form, taking the name Azarias. It was in this form that he accompanied Saint Tobiah on his pilgrimage, during which he conquered the demon Asmodeus. He also healed Tobiah’s blindness. One of the most famous examples of a figure with the name is the Renaissance artist, Raphael Sanzio. He was an Italian painter famous for his works 'The School of Athens' and 'Transfiguration'.

Gender

Boy

Meaning

God has healed

Origin

Hebrew

Numerology

R is for rational, the way you think.

A is for able, for you surely are.

P is for please, the way you always do.

H is for honest, something you hold dear.

A is for able, for you surely are.

E is for easy going, no ruffles here.

L is for listen, one of your best traits.

Lucky

Raphael lucky number is 7.

The detectives of numerology, 7 is known for its investigative abilities and analytical skills. Astrologically, the number 7 can be thought of as a blend of Virgo and Scorpio energy: 7 is extremely detail-oriented, but is driven by inner-wisdom as opposed to tangible realities.

Famous People Named Raphael

• Raphael Biblical archangel
• Raphael Sanzio Italian Renaissance painter
• Raphael Soyer Russian,American painter
• Raphael Saadiq (b. Charles Ray Wiggins) American R&B singer
• Raphael Holinshed English chronicler consulted by William Shakespeare

Raphael in Pop Culture

• Raphael Santiago character in Cassandra Clare's "The Mortal Instruments"
• Raphael one of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Raphael Hythloday character in Utopia (1516) by Thomas More
• Raphael chemist in The Mystery of a Hansom Crab (1886) by Fergus Hume
• Raphael Leon journalist in Children of the Ghetto (1892) by Israel Zangwill