Day of Saint Rafaela, February 23. Names for girls
Rafaela is a name for girl of Hebrew origin that means 'the one that God has healed'. It is the feminine of Rafael and although it is not one of the most frequent names, it may be ideal for your girl because of her musicality and because it shows great delicacy. A traditional name that maintains its
Rafaela is a name for girl of Hebrew origin that means 'the one that God has healed'. It is the feminine of Rafael and although it is not one of the most frequent names, it may be ideal for your girl because of her musicality and because it shows great delicacy.
A traditional name that maintains its originality due to its little use. He celebrates his name day on February 23, which is the day of Santa Rafaela.
Curiosities about the name Rafaela
The name Rafaela implies a curious personality and an alert and agile intelligence. Rafaela adapts easily to situations, in the same way that she knows how to find the quickest and most effective solutions to any problem. This resolutive capacity together with her friendly and sensitive nature make Rafaela an essential person both in her group of friends and in her family circle.
Although Rafaela is a well-known name in many countries, it is in Italy where it enjoys more popularity. In the Spanish-speaking countries Rafaela presents variations regarding its use; if in Spain it is a very rare name, in Latin America the same thing does not happen, being many the parents who opt for this name for their daughters. In any case, there is no denying the revitalization of certain traditional names in recent years, and Rafaela is one of them.
We meet several personalities with the name of your daughter. In the world of the show we have the legendary Spanish actress Rafaela Aparicio, with an extensive filmography and one of the pioneer actresses who has done the most for Spanish cinema. We also have the beloved Italian Rafaela Carrá, versatile and tireless worker of the show recognized both for their television programs and their catchy songs.
But Rafaela is also an Argentine city in the province of Santa Fe, and without leaving Argentina we have the novel by Mariana Furiasse, "Rafaela", a first-person newspaper aimed at young people. Reynaldo Fernández Pavón presents an unbreakable Rafaela and an incomparable force as the protagonist of his novel "Los lirios del prado".
To know the origin and meaning of other names that celebrate their saint in the month of January, consult our calendar of the names of saints of January. You will find all the curiosities related to the name and date of your name day.
And also, we have the most complete guide of names for babies of boys and girls. Here you will find all the names for babies arranged alphabetically to know their origin and meaning.
Laura Sánchez.Editor of GuiaInfantil.com
