Rafael Loza

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rafael Loza — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rafael Loza 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 Loza: Boris Loza (born 1960), Canada-based Russian cybersecurity expert Dmitry Loza (1922–2001), Soviet-Ukrainian colonel Efrain Loza (1939–2017), Mexican footballer Halina Buyno-Łoza (1907–1991), Polish actress Jamar Loza (born 1994), Jamaican footballer Kyle Loza (born 1986), American freestyle motocross rider Mieczysław Łoza (1916–1982), Polish actor Petro Loza (born 1979), Ukrainian Greek-Catholic bishop Remedios Loza (1949–2018), Bolivian politician Rito Romero Loza (1927–2001), Mexican wrestler Rodolfo Loza (born 1933), Argentine boxer Santiago Loza (born 1971), Argentine film director Stanisł. 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: Loza

Spanish

Boris Loza (born 1960), Canada-based Russian cybersecurity expert Dmitry Loza (1922–2001), Soviet-Ukrainian colonel Efrain Loza (1939–2017), Mexican footballer Halina Buyno-Łoza (1907–1991), Polish actress Jamar Loza (born 1994), Jamaican footballer Kyle Loza (born 1986), American freestyle motocross rider Mieczysław Łoza (1916–1982), Polish actor Petro Loza (born 1979), Ukrainian Greek-Catholic bishop Remedios Loza (1949–2018), Bolivian politician Rito Romero Loza (1927–2001), Mexican wrestler Rodolfo Loza (born 1933), Argentine boxer Santiago Loza (born 1971), Argentine film director Stanisł.

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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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Notable People Named Rafael Loza

People listed above share this name. Listed for informational purposes only. Source: Wikipedia.

Numerology

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

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 Loza?
The surname Loza originates from Spanish. Boris Loza (born 1960), Canada-based Russian cybersecurity expert Dmitry Loza (1922–2001), Soviet-Ukrainian colonel Efrain Loza (1939–2017), Mexican footballer Halina Buyno-Łoza (1907–1991), Polish actress Jamar Loza (born 1994), Jamaican footballer Kyle Loza (born 1986), American freestyle motocross rider Mieczysław Łoza (1916–1982), Polish actor Petro Loza (born 1979), Ukrainian Greek-Catholic bishop Remedios Loza (1949–2018), Bolivian politician Rito Romero Loza (1927–2001), Mexican wrestler Rodolfo Loza (born 1933), Argentine boxer Santiago Loza (born 1971), Argentine film director Stanisł.
What are the origins of the name Rafael Loza?
The name Rafael Loza combines two different traditions: the first name Rafael has Hebrew roots, while the surname Loza originates from Spanish.
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