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Rafel

Rafel is a given name and, less commonly, a surname used in various cultures. It is a variant of Rafael or Raphael, derived from the Hebrew name Rafael (Rafa-el), meaning “God has healed” or “God heals.” The form Rafel arises in languages and communities where phonology or orthography favors an f-sound and where -el endings are retained or simplified.

As a personal name, Rafel is primarily masculine. It appears in regions influenced by Romance languages and

Usage patterns of Rafel vary by country and language. In some contexts it is used as a

Notable bearers of the related forms have appeared in literature, art, and religious contexts, reflecting the

Semitic
roots,
and
can
be
found
alongside
related
spellings
such
as
Rafael,
Rafail,
and
Raphael.
The
name’s
popularity
is
linked
to
the
broader
tradition
surrounding
the
archangel
Raphael,
a
figure
in
Jewish
and
Christian
texts
associated
with
healing
and
travel,
which
has
contributed
to
the
spread
of
its
variants.
localized
form
of
Rafael,
while
in
others
it
exists
as
a
distinct
spelling
with
its
own
cultural
associations.
The
name
shares
its
core
identity
with
the
many
spellings
of
Rafael
used
across
Europe
and
the
Middle
East.
enduring
presence
of
the
Rafael/Raphael
name
in
various
cultures.
See
also:
Rafael,
Rafail,
Raphael.