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Raphael is an ancient and exalted Hebrew name that carries a profound meaning of healing and divine protection. The name is composed of two elements: 'rafa' meaning healing or cure, and 'El' which is the name of God. The complete meaning is 'God heals' or 'God has healed', expressing faith in the Creator's healing power. This is a name with a rich spiritual history, appearing in various religious traditions and carrying with it a message of hope, healing, and guardianship. In Jewish tradition, Raphael is one of the four chief archangels, alongside Michael, Gabriel, and Uriel. This angel is considered the angel of healing and mercy, serving as a divine messenger bringing health and wellbeing to humanity. Tradition states that Raphael was the angel who healed Abraham after his circumcision and also healed Jacob after he wrestled with the angel. In the Torah, the name Raphael appears in the context of one of the Levites whom Chronicles describes as 'mighty men of valor', adding a dimension of strength and courage to the name alongside its spiritual and healing aspects. The name Raphael spread beyond the boundaries of Judaism and became a beloved and recognized name in many religious traditions. In Christianity, Raphael is considered one of the holy angels and is mentioned in the Apocryphal books, especially in the Book of Tobit. In Islam, Raphael (also known as Israfil) is considered one of the important archangels. The name gained great popularity in Europe, particularly in Italy and Spain, where it was also borne during the Renaissance by the great artist Raphael Sanzio, whose works influenced Western art for generations. Today, Raphael is an international name recognized and beloved worldwide, carrying with it a universal message of healing, hope, and love.

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1 Chronicles 7:2 - And the sons of Uzziel: Mishael, and Elzaphan, and Sithri

In Kabbalah, Raphael is considered the angel of the sun and healing, responsible for health and vitality in the world. He represents the divine life-giving and healing force, and is considered the messenger of divine mercy. The name Raphael is connected to the Sefirah of Tiferet, the spiritual center of the Tree of Life, representing balance and harmony. In Kabbalistic tradition, Raphael is invoked in prayers for health and physical and spiritual healing.

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Rafael Nadal - Spanish tennis champion | Raphael Sanzio - Italian Renaissance painter | Rafael Trujillo - Dominican political leader | Rafael Palmeiro - Cuban-American baseball player | Raphael Saadiq - American R&B singer

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