"Rafael" meaning in English

See Rafael in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Proper name

Forms: Rafaels [plural]
Etymology: Compare Spanish Rafael, Portuguese Rafael. Etymology templates: {{cog|es|Rafael}} Spanish Rafael, {{cog|pt|Rafael}} Portuguese Rafael Head templates: {{en-prop|Rafaels}} Rafael (plural Rafaels)
  1. A male given name, variant of Raphael. Related terms: San Rafael Cedros, San Rafael Obrajuelo, San Rafael Oriente
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