Standard spelling
拉斐尔
Lā fěi ěr
The standard Chinese spelling of Rafael.
- 拉
- a common name sound
- 斐
- brilliant, elegant
- 尔
- a common name ending
Best when you want Chinese readers to see Rafael straight away.
Rafael in Chinese
In Chinese, Rafael is written 拉斐尔 (Lā fěi ěr), the standard spelling used in Chinese books, films and news. If you would like a name with meaning, try 睿飞 (Ruì fēi): a Chinese-style name meaning wisdom taking flight.
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拉斐尔
Lā fěi ěr
Rafael
Choose by sound or by meaning.
There is no single official spelling of a Western name in Chinese. Here is what each option says, character by character.
Name with meaning
睿飞
Ruì fēi
A Chinese-style name meaning wisdom taking flight.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
- 飞
- to fly
Echoes the “Ra-fa-” in Rafael and reads like a real Chinese given name.
Single character
睿
Ruì
A single character meaning wise, far-sighted.
- 睿
- wise, far-sighted
Clean and minimal; reads well at any size.
Where Rafael comes from.
Rafael comes from the Hebrew Rephael, “God heals”. The archangel Raphael and the painter Raphael made it famous.
Famous Rafaels in Chinese
- Rafael Nadaltennis player拉斐尔·纳达尔
Does your Chinese name match your birth chart?
In Chinese astrology, the moment you were born forms your birth chart, which the tradition reads for your work, your love life and the years ahead. A Chinese name is traditionally chosen to bring in the elements your chart needs.
Your free reading shows your chart in 30 seconds. The full report ($29) reads 拉斐尔 (Lā fěi ěr) against it and adds three names that keep the sound of Rafael.
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拉Fire斐Water尔Fire
拉斐尔 carries Fire and Water. That is lucky for you if your birth chart needs Fire or Water; if it needs Wood, Earth or Metal, your name is missing it.
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What does the name Rafael mean?
Rafael comes from the Hebrew Rephael, “God heals”. The archangel Raphael and the painter Raphael made it famous.
How do you say Rafael in Chinese?
Rafael is written 拉斐尔 and pronounced Lā fěi ěr. This is the standard spelling Chinese speakers use for the name. Best when you want Chinese readers to see Rafael straight away.
What does 睿飞 mean?
睿飞 (Ruì fēi) is a Chinese-style name for Rafael: a Chinese-style name meaning wisdom taking flight. 睿 means “wise, far-sighted”, 飞 means “to fly”.
Which version of Rafael is best for a tattoo?
拉斐尔 is how Chinese speakers will read your name. 睿飞 is shorter and every character carries a meaning, which many people prefer for body art. Write it in a readable style such as Kaishu, and show it to a fluent reader before your appointment.