| Meaning | God has healed |
| Origin | Hebrew, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 7 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ra-fae-la |
About Rafaela
Envision your daughter carrying a name that resonates with strength, artistry, and classical beauty—Rafaela delivers all three with remarkable grace. This four-syllable treasure offers substance and elegance, standing out in any roll call while maintaining complete accessibility. The name bridges cultures effortlessly, equally at home in European, Latin American, and North American contexts. Rafaela provides wonderful nickname versatility: Rafa, Raffi, Ella, or Fae all emerge naturally, allowing personality expression as she matures. Consider how this name commands attention without shouting, how it feels both historically rooted and refreshingly current. The rhythm of its syllables creates a lyrical flow that people remember fondly. For families valuing names with depth, cultural richness, and adaptability, Rafaela represents an outstanding choice that honors tradition while embracing contemporary life. Your daughter will carry this name with pride through every phase of her journey.
Nicknames for Rafaela
| Rafa |
| Ela |
| Raffi |
| Ellie |
| Rafi |
Famous People Named Rafaela
| Rafaela Silva | Brazilian judoka and Olympic gold medalist |
| Rafaela Zanella | Miss Brazil 2006 |
| Rafaela Montanaro | Brazilian circus artist |
| Rafaela Herrera | Filipino revolutionary heroine |
| Rafaela Carrasco | Spanish flamenco dancer |
| Rafaela Pueyo | Spanish water polo player |
| Rafaela Frota | Brazilian actress |
| Rafaela Ottiano | Italian-American actress |
| Rafaela Albuquerque | Portuguese artist |
| Rafaela Maria Porras Ayllón | Spanish religious sister |
| Rafaela Gómez Sánchez | Mexican politician |
| Rafaela Chávez | Venezuelan TV host |
| Rafaela Kopal | Czech opera singer |
| Rafaela Schramm | German field hockey player |
| Rafaela Aparicio | Spanish actress |
| Rafaela Argentino | Filipino singer |
| Rafaela Munar | Spanish novelist |
| Rafaela Hughes | Irish musician |
| Rafaela Maria | Brazilian singer |
| Rafaela Mirabal | Dominican activist |
Characters Named Rafaela
| Rafaela Martinez | from the novel "Rafaela" by James Moloney |
| Rafaela Esposito | from the TV series "Queen of the South" |
| Rafaela Oliveira | from the film "City of God" |
| Rafaela Reyes | from the novel "Once Upon a Quinceañera" by Monica Gomez-Hira |
| Rafaela Salazar | from the TV series "Greenleaf" |
| Rafaela Santos | from the TV series "Elite" |
| Rafaela Cruz | from the film "My Daughter's Keeper" |
| Rafaela Delgado | from the film "Butterfly" |
| Rafaela Flores | from the TV series "Grand Hotel" |
| Rafaela Rodriguez | from the film "Wildflower" |
| Rafaela Ramirez | from the TV series "Los Herederos del Monte" |
| Rafaela Morales | from the film "Rafaela" |
| Rafaela Silva | from the TV series "Pecado Mortal" |
| Rafaela Santiago | from the film "The Water Carrier" |
| Rafaela Perez | from the TV series "Hollywood Heights" |
| Rafaela Vega | from the film "Crystal Swan" |
| Rafaela Mendes | from the TV series "Dancin' Days" |
| Rafaela Andrade | from the film "Rafaela" |
| Rafaela Castillo | from the TV series "Bajo el mismo cielo" |