Raffaele

Raffaele is a masculine given name of Italian origin. It is the Italian form of Raphael, which derives from the Hebrew name Rafael, meaning "God has healed." In Italian, the form Raffaele is common, with variants including Raffaello. The name is used throughout Italy and among Italian communities worldwide and appears in religious, historical, and contemporary contexts.

Notable bearers include Raffaele Esposito, a Neapolitan chef associated in popular legend with the creation of the Margherita pizza; Raffaele Cantone, an Italian jurist and public official who has led national anticorruption authorities; and Raffaele La Capria, an Italian writer known for his role in postwar Neapolitan literature.

The name is closely related to other spellings and forms such as Raffaello and Raphael in other languages.