Refaela: meaning of the Hebrew name
רְפָאֵלָה
Pronounced re-fa-E-la
- Girl
- Hebrew
Meaning of Refaela
Refaela means God has healed. It is the feminine form of Refael (Raphael), the name of the angel associated in tradition with healing.
Refaela in Hebrew
Refaela is written רפאלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רְפָאֵלָה). Hebrew is read from right to left.
- רResh
- פPe
- אAlef
- לLamed
- הHe
Gematria value: 316 (Resh 200 + Pe 80 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5)
About the name
- GenderGirl
- OriginHebrew
- MeaningGod has healed
- Pronunciationre-fa-E-la
- Hebrewרפאלה
- Syllables4
Popularity in Israel
Refaela was not among the 150 most common boys' or girls' names in Israel in the CBS data for 2014-2024.
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 Refaela
What does the name Refaela mean?
Refaela means God has healed. It is the feminine form of Refael (Raphael), the name of the angel associated in tradition with healing.
How do you pronounce Refaela?
Refaela is pronounced re-fa-E-la in modern Israeli Hebrew. The syllable in capital letters is stressed.
How do you write Refaela in Hebrew?
Refaela is written רפאלה in Hebrew (with vowel points: רְפָאֵלָה).
What is the gematria of Refaela?
In gematria, the Hebrew spelling רפאלה adds up to 316 (Resh 200 + Pe 80 + Alef 1 + Lamed 30 + He 5).
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