Etymology

San Rafael

Today it means: A city, the county seat of Marin County, California, United States. Full definition →

Spanish San Rafael
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  1. Spanish · borrowed fromSan Rafael“Saint Raphael”
  2. English todaySan Rafael

Borrowed from Spanish San Rafael (“Saint Raphael”).

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