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Name Origin

Rafael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin, meaning 'God has healed.' It is a variant of the name Raphael, which appears in the Bible as one of the archangels.

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Famous People

Rafael Palmeiro (1964-)

Former Professional Baseball Player

  • 569 career home runs
  • 3020 career hits