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Why is Raphinha called Raphinha?

  • It's his middle name

  • It's a traditional Brazilian nickname

  • It's his mother's maiden name

  • It's his childhood nickname

Answer

Raphinha is a traditional Brazilian nickname for a boy. The word "Raphael" is often shortened to "Rafa" in Brazil, and then the "inho" suffix is added to make it more affectionate. So, Raphinha is a shortened version of Raphael that is used as a nickname in Brazil.
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