Raphael
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An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
proper noun
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An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
I am Raphael, one of the seven holy angels, which present the prayers of the saints, and which go in and out before the glory of the Holy One.
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A male given name from Hebrew.
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A surname originating as a patronymic.
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Raffaello Sanzio da Urbino, an Italian Renaissance painter (1483–1520).
Etymology
Latin Raphael. From Koine Greek Ῥᾱφᾱήλ (Rhāphāḗl), from Hebrew רָפָאֵל (Rāfāʾēl, literally “God cures/has healed”).
Forms
- plural
- Raphaels
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Raphael · An archangel in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam.
rapid · Very swift or quick.rapidly · With speed; in a rapid manner.raping · Rape (sexual violation).