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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. Maelle96%
  2. Chloé96%
  3. Juliette96%
  4. Éloïse96%
  5. Clara95%
  6. Sarah95%
  7. Lou94%
  8. Maeva92%
  9. Alicia92%
  10. Jade92%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola66%
  2. Zoé67%
  3. Lise76%
  4. Lilou79%
  5. Romane80%
  6. Eva81%
  7. Océane81%
  8. Louna82%
  9. Clémence82%
  10. Elise84%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Léa88%
  2. Elisa86%
  3. Maeva86%
  4. Juliette86%
  5. Emma85%
  6. Alicia84%
  7. Maelle84%
  8. Lina83%
  9. Célia83%
  10. Léonie83%

Bottom 10

  1. Lola56%
  2. Zoé62%
  3. Eva64%
  4. Océane66%
  5. Inès69%
  6. Lise70%
  7. Margaux71%
  8. Solène71%
  9. Jade73%
  10. Elise74%

Professional potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Lola42%
  2. Lilou42%
  3. Océane43%
  4. Zoé44%
  5. Louna45%
  6. Solène50%
  7. Lou51%
  8. Lise54%
  9. Margot54%
  10. Valentine54%

Crush potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Lise70%
  2. Eva75%
  3. Clémence75%
  4. Elise79%
  5. Zoé80%
  6. Romane80%
  7. Lola80%
  8. Solène82%
  9. Lisa83%
  10. Léonie84%
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