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Boy's nameOrigin: HebrewThis name does not have a nameday in the official SK calendar

Raphael

Raphael is the classic international spelling of the biblical name Rafael, renowned through the archangel of healing. It possesses a refined, cultured aura and carries deep spiritual significance. The name evokes wellness, compassion, and divine guardianship.

Name variants

International equivalents and translations

English:
Raphael
Slovak:
Czech:
Hungarian:
Polish:
Ukrainian:
German:
Raphael
Spanish:
French:
Raphaël
Portuguese:
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Opposite gender version:
Girl's name: Raphaela

Origin and etymology of the name

Scholarly onomastic and linguistic analysis
Linguistic explanation and meaning

A biblical name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has healed" or "God heals".

Detailed Slovak etymology analysis

Meno pochádza z hebrejského mena Rəfāʾēl (רְפָאֵל), utvoreného zo slovesa rāfāʾ vo význame „uzdraviť, liečiť“ a teoforického prvku ʾēl „Boh“. Jeho význam sa vykladá ako „Boh uzdravil“ alebo „Boh uzdravuje“.

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Medzinárodný cestovateľský index

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

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

RAPHAEL

100 % zhodný s pôvodným tvarom
Písmo a diakritika:

Bez diakritiky (ASCII)

Univerzálny medzinárodný zápis
Svetové jazyky:

16 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 10 svetových jazykoch.

Name days and calendars

Dates in Slovak and international calendars
10 July
Austrian Calendar
Pronunciation and phonetic note:

V slovenskej výslovnosti sa spojenie písmen ph vyslovuje ako f: [rafael].

Grammar & Cases

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

Diminutives and pet forms

Affectionate and family nicknames
Domestic forms, nicknames and diminutives:
RafiRafkoRafaelko
Formal address:Official correspondence and formal occasions
Dear Mr. Raphael
Familiar address (intimate form):Addressing family and friends
Raphael! Rafi! Rafko!

Notable figures named Raphael

15

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

All personalities catalog
Person type
Raphael Sbarge
US
born 1964Notable Figure

American actor and filmmaker

Raphael
Fictional Character

fictional Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles character

Raphael Patkanian
1830 – 1892Historical Figure

Armenian poet (1830-1892)

Raphael Bob-Waksberg
US
born 1984Notable Figure

American comedian and writer

Raphael Mechoulam
IL
1930 – 2023Historical Figure

Israeli chemist

Raphael Semmes
US
1809 – 1877Historical Figure

Confederate Army general (1809–1877)

Raphael M. (Raphael Mitchel) Robinson
US
1911 – 1995Historical Figure

American mathematician (1911-1995)

Raphael D. Levine
IL
born 1938Notable Figure

Israeli chemist

Test how Raphael sounds with your surname

Acoustic analyzer evaluates pronunciation fluency and syllable rhythm.

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

Full name:

Raphael Smith

3 + 1 = 4 syllables

85 / 100Very good
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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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