I don't mind this feminine variant of Raphael, but I was quite surprised to learn that both Raphael and Raphaela were both used in the German language, rather than the Italian and Spanish languages, which is what I assumed. :)
Beautiful name with a beautiful meaning (see meaning of Raphael) and a wonderful connotation (the painter Raphael). True, there's the Ninja Turtle connection, too, but I think of Raphael the artist before I think of Raphael the turtle. Cute nickname possibilities, too: Raphie/Raffee, Fee, Ella, Ellie. I would not be surprised if this name gained some popularity. But I hope it doesn't, I like how rare it is in America.
― Anonymous User 2/17/2009
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Beautiful and sexy name! Love it!
― Anonymous User 6/22/2006
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