Refael: meaning of the Hebrew name
רְפָאֵל
Pronounced reh-fah-EL
Meaning of Refael
Refael is read as rafa el, "God has healed". The name expresses healing, kindness and hope, and appears in the Bible in the Book of Chronicles.
The sons of Shemaiah: Othni, and Rephael and Obed and Elzabad his brethren, valiant men; Elihu also, and Semachiah.
בְּנֵי שְׁמַעְיָה עׇתְנִי וּרְפָאֵל וְעוֹבֵד אֶלְזָבָד אֶחָיו בְּנֵי־חָיִל אֱלִיהוּ וּסְמַכְיָהוּ׃
Refael in Hebrew
Refael is written רפאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: רְפָאֵל). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- פPe
- אAlef
- לLamed
Gematria value: 311 (Resh 200 + Pe 80 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30)
About the name
- GenderBoy
- OriginBiblical
- MeaningGod has healed
- Pronunciationreh-fah-EL
- Hebrewרפאל
- Syllables3
Popularity in Israel
In 2024, Refael ranked #4 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,352 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #4, in 2022, 2023 and 2024.
All years 2014-2024
| Year | Rank | Babies |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 4 | 1,352 |
| 2023 | 4 | 1,361 |
| 2022 | 4 | 1,357 |
| 2021 | 5 | 1,265 |
| 2020 | 6 | 1,135 |
| 2019 | 9 | 1,057 |
| 2018 | 12 | 1,045 |
| 2017 | 14 | 955 |
| 2016 | 19 | 777 |
| 2015 | 27 | 626 |
| 2014 | 35 | 506 |
Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics (CBS), first names given to Jewish newborns, 2014-2024. Ranks cover the 150 most common names per year.
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Questions about Refael
What does the name Refael mean?
Refael is read as rafa el, "God has healed". The name expresses healing, kindness and hope, and appears in the Bible in the Book of Chronicles.
How do you pronounce Refael?
Refael is pronounced reh-fah-EL in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Refael in Hebrew?
Refael is written רפאל in Hebrew (with vowel points: רְפָאֵל).
Is Refael a biblical name?
Yes. Refael appears in the Hebrew Bible, in 1 Chronicles 26:7.
How popular is the name Refael in Israel?
In 2024, Refael ranked #4 among boys' names given to Jewish newborns in Israel (1,352 babies). Its highest rank in 2014-2024 was #4, in 2022, 2023 and 2024. Source: Israel Central Bureau of Statistics.
What is the gematria of Refael?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רפאל adds up to 311 (Resh 200 + Pe 80 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30).
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