Rafal

Rafal is a male given name and, in some contexts, a place name. As a name, it is a variant of Rafael and derives from the Hebrew name Raphael, meaning “God heals.” In Polish usage, the standard form is Rafał, with the diacritic, while Rafal is the diacritics-free variant often used in international contexts. The name has various forms across languages, including Rafael, Raphael, and Rafaël.

In addition to its use as a given name, Rafal is the name of a municipality in Spain. Rafal is located in the Valencian Community, within the province of Alicante, and is part of the Vega Baja del Segura region. The settlement is part of the cultural and linguistic landscape of eastern Spain and is one of several small towns sharing the Adriatic-inspired toponymic style common in the area.

Related names include Rafał (the Polish form with a diacritic), Rafael, and Raphael. feminine forms that are commonly used in other languages include Rafaela and Rafaella. The name Rafal, in its various forms, is encountered in different countries and cultures, reflecting its long-standing roots in the broader Raphael/Rafael name family.