Rafael Seda

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rafael Seda — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rafael Seda 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 Seda: César Seda (born 1986), Puerto Rican boxer Dori Seda (1951–1988), American comics artist Frans Seda (1926–2009), Indonesian politician Heriberto Seda (born 1967), American serial killer Jon Seda (born 1970), American actor Luís Seda (born 1976), Puerto Rican boxer All pages with titles containing Seda Šeda, Czech masculite surname Šedá, Czech feminine surname 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: Seda

Spanish

César Seda (born 1986), Puerto Rican boxer Dori Seda (1951–1988), American comics artist Frans Seda (1926–2009), Indonesian politician Heriberto Seda (born 1967), American serial killer Jon Seda (born 1970), American actor Luís Seda (born 1976), Puerto Rican boxer All pages with titles containing Seda Šeda, Czech masculite surname Šedá, Czech feminine surname

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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 Seda

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 Seda:

9
Expression Number

Compassion and humanitarianism. A generous, idealistic nature with a sincere desire to improve the world.

4
Soul Urge Number

Stability and hard work. Represents practicality, reliability and dedication — someone who builds solid foundations.

5
Personality Number

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

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 Seda?
The surname Seda originates from Spanish. César Seda (born 1986), Puerto Rican boxer Dori Seda (1951–1988), American comics artist Frans Seda (1926–2009), Indonesian politician Heriberto Seda (born 1967), American serial killer Jon Seda (born 1970), American actor Luís Seda (born 1976), Puerto Rican boxer All pages with titles containing Seda Šeda, Czech masculite surname Šedá, Czech feminine surname
What are the origins of the name Rafael Seda?
The name Rafael Seda combines two different traditions: the first name Rafael has Hebrew roots, while the surname Seda originates from Spanish.
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