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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

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Jehanne60%
  3. Tina64%
  4. Iman64%
  5. Gaetane65%
  6. Ivana66%
  7. Serine67%
  8. Hajar67%
  9. Kahina67%
  10. Arwen67%

Love potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Ivana47%
  2. Kahina50%
  3. Jehanne52%
  4. Eda53%
  5. Kendra53%
  6. Tina54%
  7. Tanya55%
  8. Leona55%
  9. Isis55%
  10. Mathilda55%

Professional potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Prune42%
  2. Loona42%
  3. Cali42%
  4. Lesly43%
  5. Maelie43%
  6. Siloé45%
  7. Sélène45%
  8. Myrtille45%
  9. Lilly45%
  10. Marylou46%

Crush potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Iman53%
  3. Gaetane54%
  4. Clothilde54%
  5. Kahina55%
  6. Jehanne55%
  7. Hajar57%
  8. Ivana59%
  9. Klara59%
  10. Domitille60%
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