Raffaele name meaning
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What does Raffaele mean?
Of Hebrew origin, Offbeat Raffaele is a boy name, Raffaele means "God has Healed or God Heals" is used prevalently in Italian. Raffaele is variation of cherished and persistent Raphael. Raphael is German and English cognate of Rafael.
Raphael means Healed by God and God has Healed is originated from Hebrew.
How do I pronounce Raffaele?
The proper pronunciation of three syllabled Raffaele is r(a)-ffae-le.
Variants of Raffaele
Rephael, Raphael, Rafael, Raf, Rafe, Raffa, Rahf, Raffe, Ralph
How popular is the name Raffaele?
Raffaele was among the popular names in Italy. Since emerging in 1999 around 17929 babies have been given the given name. At the peak of its usage in 1999, it ranked 46th when 1277 parents chose the moniker for their baby boys.
However the graph is now showing a downward trend after 16 years but still performing better than most of the names. In addition to that, the name has been in the top 50 baby names 16 times
Raffaele is an uncommon baby name in United States, even after 78 years of presence it could not make beyond the top 2000.
Over 972 people have been named Raffaele in United States. Also, it is uncommon in England and Wales, where it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 2017 when it ranked 1247th.
Over 169 people have been named Raffaele in England and Wales. Also, it is among the top 700 boy names in France. Over 395 people have been named Raffaele in France.
Also, it is among the top 400 boy names in Switzerland. There are over 281 babies that have been given the name Raffaele in Switzerland. In Belgium, it has been in use since 1996 and peaked in 1998 when it ranked 853rd.
Over 100 babies in Belgium have been named Raffaele.
Raffaele is a common name in Germany while somewhat familiar name in Canada, Brazil, England, Nigeria, Venezuela, Spain, Dominican Republic, Poland, Israel, Australia and Netherlands.
According to our estimate, at least 200000 people have been bestowed Raffaele around the globe.
| Year | Rank | Births |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 6190 | 14 |
| 2022 | 8933 | 8 |
| 2021 | 10736 | 6 |
| 2020 | 5967 | 14 |
| 2019 | 6395 | 13 |
| 2018 | 6693 | 12 |
| 2017 | 7532 | 10 |
| 2016 | 5307 | 17 |
| 2015 | 5993 | 14 |
| 2014 | 7043 | 11 |
Facts
Raffaele in Nordic countries
| Countries | Men | Women | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Secondary Name | First Name | Secondary Name | |
 | 49 | 56 | 5 | 5 |
 | 52 | 10 | 10 | 0 |
 | 41 | 15 | 5 | 5 |
 | 17 | 18 | 5 | 5 |
 | 29 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
Numerological analysis of Raffaele
It seems like cruel, evil, and trickery people can't hang around you for too long. There isn't a person you can't charm. Not everyone wants to change the world as you do. You are self-reliant, self-motivated and persistent. You are compassionate, aware, and full of understanding. Once you distance yourself from everything you know inspiration will walk into your life again. What others struggle to achieve comes out naturally for you.
Other names similar to Raffaele, for would be moms
- Virginio means The Virgin or The Elements Virgo Meaning Virgin Maiden is originated from Latin is a boy name is mainly used in Italian
- Michaelle - Atypical Michaelle is used primarily in Italian aimed at girls is originated from Hebrew, Michaelle means "Who is Like God"
- Gioana - Gioana's meaning is Yahweh is Gracious is rooted from Hebrew, a baby girl name is substantially used in Italian
- Betsabea - Used mostly in Italian, Betsabea means "Daughter of the Oath" has its origin in Hebrew is used for girls
- Marcello - Meaning of Marcello is God of War Mars Ordained or Consecrated to the God Mars is used in Italian used for both sexes is rooted from Latin and Greek
Famous people named Raffaele
- Raffaele Marcellino, Australian composer
- Raffaele Lombardo, convicted criminal, formerly an Italian politician
- Raffaele Sacco, Italian optician and lyricist
- Raffaele Riario, Italian Cardinal of the Renaissance
- Raffaele Cadorna, Italian general
- Raffaele Venusti, Italian Catholic apologist
- Raffaele Giammaria, Italian racing car driver
- Raffaele Viviani, Italian author, playwright, actor and musician
- Raffaele Garofalo, Italian criminologist and jurist
- Raffaele Monaco La Valletta, Cardinal of the Roman Catholic Church
- Raffaele Farina, Italian Cardinal of the Catholic Church
- Raffaele Rossi, Italian cardinal of the Catholic Church and professed member
- Raffaele Palladino, Italian professional footballer
- Raffaele Costa, Italian politician
- Raffaele De Martino, Italian football midfielder
- Raffaele Cecco, British video games developer
- Raffaele Longo, retired Italian footballer
- Raffaele La Capria, Italian novelist and screenwriter
- Raffaele Bianco, Italian footballer
- Raffaele Costantino, Italian footballer from Bari
- Raffaele Sansone, Italo-Uruguayan football player and coach
- Raffaele Verzillo is well-known for directing movie 100 metri dal paradiso
- In 1918, Raffaele di Napoli played the role of N in drama flick Il lampionaro del Ponte Vecchio.
- In 1968, Raffaele Modugno characterized the role of Visualizer in drama movie Un certo giorno.
- In 1964 comedy, musical flick, In ginocchio da te, Raffaele Pisu portrayed Raffaele - brother of Ginone.
- Raffaele Albani, from comedy and drama movie Fiabe italiane, who played the Raffaele .
- Raffaele Vinci played minor role of Count D'Arcy in 1914 drama flick Scuola d'eroi.
- In 2009, Raffaele Bonazza played the role of Michael in drama movie Mein.
Lists having Raffaele
- Biblical Boy Names
- Boy names beginning with R
- American Boy Names
- English Boy Names
- Hebrew Boy Names
- Italian Boy Names
- Popular Boy Names in Italy (2018)
- Baby Names that mean God
- Baby Names that mean Healed
- Baby Names that mean Heals
Sources
- Social Security Administration, https://www.ssa.gov/oact/babynames/index.html
- Office for National Statistics, https://www.ons.gov.uk/peoplepopulationandcommunity/birthsdeathsandmarriages/livebirths
- Institut national de la statistique et des études économiques, https://www.insee.fr/fr/statistiques/2540004
- Sociale Verzekeringsbank, https://statbel.fgov.be/en/themes/population/family-names-and-first-names/first-names-boys-and-girls
- Istat – Istituto nazionale di statistica, https://www.istat.it/en/analysis-and-products/interactive-contents/baby-names
- Office fédéral de la statistique, https://www.bfs.admin.ch/bfs/fr/home/statistiques/population/naissances-deces/prenoms-nouveaux-nes.html