Rafael Danko

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rafael Danko — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rafael Danko is a name that combines Hebrew origins. The first name Rafael is a masculine given name of Hebrew origin. Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L. The surname Danko: Andrej Danko (born 1974), Slovak lawyer and politician, Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Béla Dankó, Hungarian parliamentarian Betty Danko (1903–1979), Hollywood stuntwoman and stunt double Danny Danko, American writer and photographer Harold Danko (born 1947), American jazz pianist James Danko, American academic administrator John-Paul Danko, Canadian politician Rick Danko (1942–1999), Canadian musician, singer and songwriter, member of The Band Rozália Danková (1920–2017), Slovak Roman Catholic nun Stanislav Danko (born 1994), Slovak footballer Taras Danko (born 1980), . Rafael is a distinctive first name, carried by approximately 122K people globally, with the highest concentration in United States. The name Rafael reached peak popularity in the 1970s, reflecting the naming trends of that era.

Etymology & Origin

First Name: Rafael

Hebrew

Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L.

Surname: Danko

English

Andrej Danko (born 1974), Slovak lawyer and politician, Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Béla Dankó, Hungarian parliamentarian Betty Danko (1903–1979), Hollywood stuntwoman and stunt double Danny Danko, American writer and photographer Harold Danko (born 1947), American jazz pianist James Danko, American academic administrator John-Paul Danko, Canadian politician Rick Danko (1942–1999), Canadian musician, singer and songwriter, member of The Band Rozália Danková (1920–2017), Slovak Roman Catholic nun Stanislav Danko (born 1994), Slovak footballer Taras Danko (born 1980), .

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Geographic Distribution

The first name Rafael is distributed across the globe, with the highest concentrations in the following countries:

United States 51%
United Kingdom 27%
Australia 12%
Canada 10%

Popularity Over Time

Popularity of the name Rafael by decade, based on birth registration data:

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Numerology

According to Pythagorean numerology, each letter in a name carries a numerical value. Here are the key numbers for Rafael Danko:

7
Expression Number

Wisdom and introspection. A deep, analytical mind drawn to philosophy, spirituality and the search for truth.

5
Soul Urge Number

Freedom and adaptability. A dynamic, versatile personality that embraces change and seeks new experiences.

11
Personality Number

Intuition and inspiration (Master Number 11). Amplifies spiritual awareness, creative vision and sensitivity.

Numerology is a cultural tradition for exploring symbolism in names. Results are for entertainment purposes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the origin of the first name Rafael?
The first name Rafael originates from Hebrew. Rafael is a masculine given name. It is a Portuguese and Spanish form of the Hebrew name Raphael. It translates to "God has healed" and "God heals" in Hebrew. Notable people with the name include: Rafael Araneda (born 1969), Chilean television personality Rafael Bittencourt (fl. 1991), Brazilian power metal composer and songwriter Rafael Frühbeck de Burgos (1933–2014), Spanish conductor and composer Rafael Kayanan (born 1962), Filipino-American artist Rafael Marín (born 1959), Spanish novelist, translator and comic book writer Rafaël Ouellet, Canadian film director Rafael L.
When was Rafael most popular?
The name Rafael reached its peak popularity during the 1970s.
What is the origin of the surname Danko?
The surname Danko originates from English. Andrej Danko (born 1974), Slovak lawyer and politician, Speaker of the National Council of the Slovak Republic Béla Dankó, Hungarian parliamentarian Betty Danko (1903–1979), Hollywood stuntwoman and stunt double Danny Danko, American writer and photographer Harold Danko (born 1947), American jazz pianist James Danko, American academic administrator John-Paul Danko, Canadian politician Rick Danko (1942–1999), Canadian musician, singer and songwriter, member of The Band Rozália Danková (1920–2017), Slovak Roman Catholic nun Stanislav Danko (born 1994), Slovak footballer Taras Danko (born 1980), .
What are the origins of the name Rafael Danko?
The name Rafael Danko combines two different traditions: the first name Rafael has Hebrew roots, while the surname Danko originates from English.
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