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Girl's nameOrigin: HebrewName day: 24 October

Rafaela

Rafaela is a graceful feminine variant of the biblical name Rafael, famous through the healing Archangel. It carries a soft, lyrical charm while enjoying effortless recognition across numerous languages. It will appeal to parents seeking a distinguished name that combines international flair with profound tenderness.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Slovak:
Rafaela
Czech:
Rafaela
Hungarian:
Polish:
Rafaela
German:
Spanish:
Rafaela
French:
Portuguese:
Rafaela
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Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

The feminine form of Rafael, meaning 'God has healed' or 'God heals'.

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Ženská podoba mena Rafael, ktoré pochádza z hebrejského mena רָפָאֵל (Rāfāʾēl). Je utvorené zo slovného základu rāfāʾ s významom „uzdraviť“ a teoforického prvku ʾēl „Boh“. Meno sa preto vykladá ako „Boh uzdravil“ alebo „Boh uzdravuje“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

Ako ľahko sa meno Rafaela vyslovuje v cudzine, zapisuje na letenky a vníma vo svete

100 / 100Svetobežník (Globálne meno)
Stupeň medzinárodnej adaptácie100 %
Zápis v pase / na letenke:

RAFAELA

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

15 cudzích podôb

Česky, Anglicky, Maďarsky
Cestovateľské výhody mena
  • •Zápis bez diakritiky – 100 % zhodný s medzinárodnými pasmi, letenkami a cudzími klávesnicami.
  • •Univerzálna výslovnosť – neobsahuje zhluky hlások náročné pre cudzincov.
  • •Globálne rozšírené meno – má priame ekvivalenty vo viac než 9 svetových jazykoch.
Na čo myslieť v zahraničí
  • •Dlhšie meno (4 slabiky) môže byť v rýchlej medzinárodnej komunikácii skracované.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
29 September
Austrian Calendar
24 October
Slovak Extended Calendar

Grammar & Cases

Overview of grammatical cases for greetings, cards, and official use
Syllable count: 4
1. Nominative:Who, what?
Rafaela
2. Genitive:Of whom, of what?
Rafaely
3. Dative:To whom, to what?
Rafaele
4. Accusative:Whom, what?
Rafaelu
5. Vocative (address):Direct address
Rafaela!
6. Locative:About whom, about what?
Rafaele
7. Instrumental:With whom, with what?
Rafaelou

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RafaelkaRafiRafaElaElka
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Ms. Rafaela
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Rafaela! Rafaelka! Rafi!

Notable figures named Rafaela

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People connected to this name according to Wikidata and editorial sources.

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Person type
Rafaela Silvaová
BR
born 1992Notable Figure

Brazilian judoka

Rafaela Aparicio
ES
1906 – 1996Historical Figure

Spanish actress

Rafaela Ottiano
1888 – 1942Historical Figure

Italian actress (1888–1942)

Rafaela Porras y Ayllón
ES
1850 – 1925Historical Figure

cofounder of Handmaids of the Sacred Heart of Jesus

Rafaela Ybarra de Vilallonga
ES
1843 – 1900Historical Figure

Spanish beatified woman (1843-1900)

Rafaela Spanudaki-Chadziriga
GR
born 1994Notable Figure

Greek athletics competitor

Rafaela de Miranda Travalão
BR
born 1988Notable Figure

Brazilian association football player

Rafaela Herrera
1742 – 1805Historical Figure

Nicaraguan rebel (1742-1805)

Test how Rafaela sounds with your surname

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Supports compound surnames (e.g. Smith-Jones)

Full name:

Rafaela Smith

4 + 1 = 5 syllables

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Initials / monogram:with dots:R.S.without dots:RS
What works about this combination:
  • The combination has a balanced rhythm and clear sound transitions.

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