The name is RAFALE ( not Rafael )

I read very very very often the name “Rafael”
being used to depict the newest french combat
aircraft and I simply do not understand why.

The name of the most recent Dassault combat
aircraft is RAFALE ( not Rafael ).

If I am correct Rafael is an Israeli air to air
missile.

RAFALE translate in english as Squall ( a short
burst of strong wind ).

I am wrong ?

Guy LeVasseur
Pointe au Père
Québec
Canada