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A good name, a very good name! Rafael is one of my top favourite boys' names, and I love Rafaela as well (only this spelling). All Rafaelas I've met were great as well.

I think that it's beautiful. My favorite spellings in order are Raphaella, Raffaella, Raphaela, Rafaela. My two favorite nicknames are Relle and Rae.

I think it's kind of pretty and exotic. I went to high school with a girl named Raphaela.

I like Rafaela and and Raphaela. Raffaella is probably my favorite form though.

I think it's nice. I'd go with the Raphaela spelling.

I quite like it, mainly because it is the feminine equilvlent of one of my favorite boy names.

It's not bad at all. I just prefer Raphael/Rafael and on a boy. That said, the only spelling I wouldn't go for is Raphaella. The second "l" is unnecessary.

I like it, it's a nice alternative to Gabriella. I like the spelling Rafaela the best.

I like it as a middle name only. I like Rafaela and Raphaela, but I'm not sure about Raphaella. nn Rafa or Rafi, or Ella maybe.