| Meaning | God has healed |
| Origin | Italian |
| Gender | Girl |
| Popularity | Moderate |
| Length | 8 |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Syllabification | Ra-fael-la |
About Rafaella
Choose Rafaella for a name that exudes warmth and continental charm. This name brings to mind sun-drenched Mediterranean coastlines and artistic sensibilities, perfect for parents who want their daughter's name to reflect sophistication and cultural richness. The double-L gives it a distinctive flair that sets it apart from more common alternatives, while the flowing syllables create a romantic, musical quality. Rafaella works beautifully across multiple languages, making it ideal for multicultural families or those who appreciate international appeal. The name carries an inherent elegance that translates well from childhood through adulthood, never feeling childish or overly formal. It's substantial enough to command presence while remaining thoroughly feminine and approachable. For parents seeking a name with artistic resonance and timeless appeal, Rafaella delivers both distinction and warmth in equal measure.
Nicknames for Rafaella
| Rafa |
| Ella |
| Ellie |
| Rae |
Famous People Named Rafaella
| Rafaella Beckran | Brazilian model and sister of soccer star Neymar |
| Rafaella Consentino | Italian Instagram influencer and entrepreneur |
| Rafaella Szabo | Hungarian Olympic swimmer |
| Rafaella Chaves | Brazilian singer and social media personality |
| Rafaella Carra | Italian singer, dancer, and television presenter |
| Rafaella Kalimann | Brazilian television personality and influencer |
| Rafaella Mastrandrea | Italian actress |
| Rafaella Waisglass | Canadian actress |
| Rafaella Bianucci | Italian professional tennis player |
| Rafaella Fischer | Brazilian actress and model |
| Rafaella Hutchinson | British actress |
| Rafaella Marquez | Mexican film director and screenwriter |
| Rafaella Hollaus | Austrian artistic gymnast |
| Rafaella Santana | Brazilian taekwondo athlete |
| Rafaella Manville | British actress |
| Rafaella Braun | Brazilian volleyball player |
| Rafaella Hutchison | British actress |
| Rafaella Gonçalves | Brazilian water polo player |
| Rafaella Grigoriadou | Greek artistic gymnast |
Characters Named Rafaella
| Rafaella "Rafa" Silva | Character in the novel "The House of the Spirits" by Isabel Allende |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Blythe | Character in the "Divergent" series by Veronica Roth |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Duval | Character in the book "Serpent & Dove" by Shelby Mahurin |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Santos | Character in the TV show "Elite" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Moreira | Character in the Brazilian telenovela "Total Dreamer" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Carter | Character in the TV show "Good Witch" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Novak | Character in the book "One of Us Is Next" by Karen M. McManus |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Palmeiro | Character in the TV show "Bloodline" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Calhoun | Character in the book "The Calhouns" by Nora Roberts |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Martinez | Character in the TV show "Grand Hotel" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Vasquez | Character in the book "With the Fire on High" by Elizabeth Acevedo |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Mendes | Character in the TV show "Greenhouse Academy" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Costa | Character in the TV show "Tidelands" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Rojas | Character in the TV show "Monarca" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Miller | Character in the book "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Vega | Character in the TV show "The Queen of Flow" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Santoro | Character in the TV show "Control Z" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Lewis | Character in the TV show "Trinkets" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" Valdez | Character in the TV show "The Baker and the Beauty" |
| Rafaella "Rafa" de la Torre | Character in the TV show "Queen Sugar" |