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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. Lilie96%
  2. Colyne96%
  3. Canelle96%
  4. Lysie96%
  5. Illona96%
  6. Coraly96%
  7. Lysa96%
  8. Apoline96%
  9. Feryel96%
  10. Gizem96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth46%
  2. Melda53%
  3. Rivka59%
  4. Jehanne60%
  5. Yseult62%
  6. Widad62%
  7. Kate63%
  8. Tina64%
  9. Melissande64%
  10. Eurydice64%

Love potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Asli42%
  2. Kate42%
  3. Tess43%
  4. Melda44%
  5. Ivana47%
  6. Isma49%
  7. Indira49%
  8. Klervi49%
  9. Kahina50%
  10. Jehanne52%

Professional potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Wissal42%
  2. Prune42%
  3. Shade42%
  4. Cerise42%
  5. Lee-Lou42%
  6. Ondine42%
  7. Maiwenn42%
  8. Prunelle42%
  9. Loona42%
  10. Lola42%

Crush potential for Raf

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Melda42%
  3. Kate51%
  4. Rivka52%
  5. Iman53%
  6. Gaetane54%
  7. Clothilde54%
  8. Ester54%
  9. Kahina55%
  10. Jehanne55%
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