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Raul is a masculine name of ancient Germanic-French origin that has become an international name, particularly common in Spanish and Portuguese-speaking communities. The name originates from the ancient Germanic name "Radulf" or "Raedwulf", composed of two elements: "rad" meaning counsel or advice, and "wulf" meaning wolf. Thus, the original meaning of the name is "counsel wolf" or "wise wolf". The name underwent many transformations throughout history, evolving through Old French into the form "Raoul", and from there to the Spanish-Portuguese variation "Raúl" and the Hebrew "ראול". In Jewish culture, the name Raul began to spread especially among Sephardic Jews and North African Jewish communities in the 19th and 20th centuries, as part of a process of adopting European names that were common in the general society. The name gained particular popularity among Jewish families seeking names that would be acceptable both within the Jewish community and in wider society. Although the name Raul has no direct Hebrew roots, it carries values highly esteemed in Jewish tradition: wisdom, counsel, and strength. The wolf, which appears in the name's meaning, is a symbol also familiar from the Bible - in Jacob's blessing to his sons, Benjamin is described as "a wolf that ravages", symbolizing power and might. Today, the name Raul is particularly common in Israel among families of Sephardic, Moroccan, Argentinian, and Brazilian origin. The name conveys a sense of European elegance on one hand, and Latin warmth on the other. Bearers of the name Raul are often perceived as people with charisma, social intelligence, and natural leadership ability. The name also carries a connection to the European chivalric tradition, where the wise counselor was a central figure in royal courts. In the modern era, Raul is a name that manages to maintain a classic and dignified character while remaining relevant and contemporary.

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Genesis 49:27 - Benjamin is a ravenous wolf; in the morning he devours the prey, in the evening he divides the plunder

In Kabbalah, the wolf symbolizes inner strength and spiritual courage. The name Raul, bearing the meaning "wolf of wisdom", represents the combination of physical power and spiritual understanding, characterizing the complete person capable of acting in the material world while maintaining higher spiritual values.

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Raúl Juliá - famous Puerto Rican actor | Raúl González - legendary Spanish footballer | Raúl Alfonsín - former President of Argentina | Raúl Castro - former leader of Cuba | Raul Midón - American singer-songwriter

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