Raphiel is a unique and distinctive given name of Hebrew origin, derived from the angel Raphael who appears in the Book of Tobit. The name signifies "God has healed" or "God has cured," reflecting a sense of divine intervention and benevolence. It consists of two elements: "Rapha," meaning "healed" or "health," and "-el," which denotes "of God." Raphiel is often associated with the archangel Raphael, one of the seven angels mentioned in the Bible, known for his role as a healing angel.
"The name Raphiel saw a notable increase in usage between the years 1986 to 1988, with 6 births each year for two consecutive years and a peak of 8 births in 1988. After a period of decline, there was another spike in 2007 with 6 births, followed by a slight decrease in recent years with 5 births in 2013. Overall, the name has been given to 53 babies over these years."