Raphael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin that means "God has healed." It first appeared in the Old Testament's Book of Tobit, where Raphael is one of seven archangels who stand before God. Throughout history, Raphael has been associated with art and literature, notably through the Italian Renaissance artist Raphael Sanzio. Today, it remains a popular boy's name worldwide, pronounced /ˈrɑːfiːəl/ in English-speaking countries.