Day of Saint Rafael, October 24. Names for children
Rafael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'he has healed' or 'Medicine of God'. The archangel Raphael is the angel who healed the patriarch Tobias, which is why he is considered the 'patron saint' of the sick and mutilated of war. Saint Rafael is celebrated on October 24 and is the name of one of th
Rafael is a name of Hebrew origin meaning 'he has healed' or 'Medicine of God'. The archangel Raphael is the angel who healed the patriarch Tobias, which is why he is considered the 'patron saint' of the sick and mutilated of war. Saint Rafael is celebrated on October 24 and is the name of one of the three archangels mentioned expressly in the Holy Scriptures.
Curiosities about the name of children Rafael
According to the Bible, Saint Rafael was sent by Yaveh to accompany Tobit, son of Tobit, in a long and dangerous journey to get a wife to the young man. This is Sara, who had seen seven fiancés die because a demon was in love with the woman and killed the husband on the wedding night. At the end of the trip San Rafael gets Tobías away the devil, and heal the blindness of his father. According to some voices, he is also the protector of travelers, of courtship and health.
The name day of this name is celebrated in some places on September 29 while in others its festivity takes place on October 24.
San Rafael is the custodian of Córdoba since he was attributed for his protection during a plague epidemic. Also the Archangel San Rafael, is along with the Virgin of the Rosary, the patron and perpetual mayor of the city of Albacete Hellín, and is also the patron of the Segovian city that carries the same name San Rafael.
It is very common and popular to use this name in today's society, not only in Spanish-speaking countries, but all over the world, to call newborns, with its diminutive 'Rafa' or 'Rafita' being very used. There is also the feminine form of this Hebrew name, which is Rafaela although its current use is not very widespread.
Among the personalities that have popularized this name we can highlight the Renaissance painter Rafael Sanzio, the Spanish writer Rafael Alberti, the Spanish singer Raphael, the Mexican actor Rafael Amaya, and the Spanish tennis player Rafael Nadal.
Rafael is a name that is used throughout the world giving primacy to Rafael's form in languages such as Albanian or Portuguese. This form is also used in Catalan. In languages such as German, English or French the Raphael form is used, while Raffaele is used in Italian or Raffaella is also used in Rafal Polish and Errapel in Basque.
To know the origin and meaning of other names for children who celebrate their saint in the month of October, consult our calendar of the names of saints in October. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.
And in addition, we have the most complete guide of names for babies whether they are boys or girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.
