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Raf

Statistics: France · native version ↗
Boy Name day: September 29
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: God has healed.
From the Hebrew רְפָאֵל (Rephaʾel), formed from rapha « he has healed » and El « God », meaning « God has healed ».

Name day for Raf

September 29

Why this day? Raf is a short form of Raphael, and shares its name day.

Raf is celebrated in France, the United States and Brazil on September 29.

The story of the name Raf

Raf is a short form of Raphaël. It keeps its origin (Hebrew) and meaning — god has healed, and shares its name day, September 29.

On birth records, Raf is rarely written as such: the Rafs are Raphaëls (167,210 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Raphaël page. Raf is also a short form of Rafael.

Frequently asked questions about Raf

What does Raf mean?

Raf is a short form of Raphaël, which means god has healed.

When is Raf's name day?

September 29, together with Raphaël: a short form shares the name day of the name it comes from.

Is Raf a name in its own right?

It is a familiar short form. It does not appear as such in birth records, where you find Raphaël.

Raf's profile

Energy 6/10
Humor 7/10
Independence 7/10
Sensitivity 7/10
Ambition 8/10
Stability 6/10
Whimsy 8/10
Diplomacy 7/10
Loyalty 7/10
Need for attention 5/10

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

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Friendship potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Yumi96%
  2. Joudia96%
  3. Silya96%
  4. Lalya96%
  5. Rosalia96%
  6. Kamelya96%
  7. Hilona96%
  8. Layanna96%
  9. Nahla96%
  10. Noely96%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali55%
  2. Louve55%
  3. Kadidja58%
  4. Dayna60%
  5. Djenaba61%
  6. Soujoud62%
  7. Maryem62%
  8. Hermione62%
  9. Octavia63%
  10. Ritaj63%

Love potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Kali42%
  2. Jelena43%
  3. Kara45%
  4. Louve48%
  5. Ysé49%
  6. Dayna51%
  7. Octavia51%
  8. Ritaj52%
  9. Kira52%
  10. Kyra52%

Professional potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Lyloo42%
  2. Avril42%
  3. Mahée42%
  4. Lyzéa43%
  5. Caly44%
  6. Ayleen45%
  7. Keïssy45%
  8. Lyra45%
  9. Dune45%
  10. Shelsy45%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Noely96%
  2. Rosalia96%
  3. Saïna96%
  4. Maylee96%
  5. Mayane96%
  6. Lalya96%
  7. Milia96%
  8. Khloé96%
  9. Hilona96%
  10. Nyna96%

Bottom 10

  1. Neva50%
  2. Louve51%
  3. Ritaj53%
  4. Ndeye54%
  5. Jelena55%
  6. Soujoud56%
  7. Aure57%
  8. Soledad57%
  9. Kadidja57%
  10. Nihad57%
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