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The name Raphaella is a girl's name of Hebrew origin meaning "God has healed".

A feminine form of the elegant and arty Raphael, this form is less popular than Rafaela and Rafaella (given to 52 and 37 babies in the US in a recent year). 

Raphaella

Hebrew

The name Raphaella is currently ranked #5362 in U.S. births. and peaked for girls at #5362 in 2025. The name is most popular in New York and New York.

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