Rafael Steiner

Name meaning, origin and global statistics

Rafael Steiner — Hebrew
122K People worldwide
United States Most common in
1970s Peak popularity
Gender
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Rafael Steiner 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 Steiner: Abby Steiner (born 1999), American sprinter Achim Steiner (born 1961), German expert in environmental politics Adalbert Steiner II (1907–1984), Romanian football defender A. L. Steiner (born 1967), American multimedia artist, author and educator Andreas Steiner (athlete) (born 1964), Austrian athlete André Steiner (photographer) (1901–1978), Hungarian-born French photographer and photojournalist André Steiner (rower) (born 1970), German rower Andrew Steiner (1908–2009), Czechoslovak-American architect Anton Steiner (born 1958), Austrian skier April Steiner Bennett (born 1980), American pole va. 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: Steiner

French

Abby Steiner (born 1999), American sprinter Achim Steiner (born 1961), German expert in environmental politics Adalbert Steiner II (1907–1984), Romanian football defender A. L. Steiner (born 1967), American multimedia artist, author and educator Andreas Steiner (athlete) (born 1964), Austrian athlete André Steiner (photographer) (1901–1978), Hungarian-born French photographer and photojournalist André Steiner (rower) (born 1970), German rower Andrew Steiner (1908–2009), Czechoslovak-American architect Anton Steiner (born 1958), Austrian skier April Steiner Bennett (born 1980), American pole va.

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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 Steiner

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 Steiner:

7
Expression Number

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

8
Soul Urge Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

8
Personality Number

Ambition and material success. Represents power, business acumen and the drive to achieve significant goals.

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 Steiner?
The surname Steiner originates from French. Abby Steiner (born 1999), American sprinter Achim Steiner (born 1961), German expert in environmental politics Adalbert Steiner II (1907–1984), Romanian football defender A. L. Steiner (born 1967), American multimedia artist, author and educator Andreas Steiner (athlete) (born 1964), Austrian athlete André Steiner (photographer) (1901–1978), Hungarian-born French photographer and photojournalist André Steiner (rower) (born 1970), German rower Andrew Steiner (1908–2009), Czechoslovak-American architect Anton Steiner (born 1958), Austrian skier April Steiner Bennett (born 1980), American pole va.
What are the origins of the name Rafael Steiner?
The name Rafael Steiner combines two different traditions: the first name Rafael has Hebrew roots, while the surname Steiner originates from French.
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