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Raf

Boy Name day: September 29 In French: Raphaelle
Raf is a short form of Rafael: on birth records it is written Rafael (82,096 births). History, popularity and famous bearers: on the Rafael page. Also a short form of Randolph, Rafe.
Origin: Hebrew. Meaning: God has healed.
Spanish and Portuguese form of Raphael, from Hebrew Rephael, 'God has healed'.

Name day for Raf

September 29

Why this day? Raf is a short form of Rafael, 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 Rafael. 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 Rafaels (82,096 births). For the name's history, year-by-year popularity and famous bearers, read the Rafael page. Raf is also a short form of Randolph, Rafe.

Frequently asked questions about Raf

What does Raf mean?

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

When is Raf's name day?

September 29, together with Rafael: 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 Rafael.

Raf's profile

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

Playful profile, for entertainment.

Name compatibility potential:

Gender B-GB-BAll
Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Benny90%
  2. Perry90%
  3. Nick88%
  4. Kelvin88%
  5. Fredrick88%
  6. Tim86%
  7. Ted85%
  8. Neal85%
  9. Ron85%
  10. Monte84%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt50%
  2. Pete52%
  3. Bradford53%
  4. Dwight58%
  5. Stewart59%
  6. Randolph60%
  7. Rocky60%
  8. Sherman60%
  9. Dwayne61%
  10. Guy62%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Ron87%
  3. Perry84%
  4. Benny80%
  5. Timmy80%
  6. Sammy80%
  7. Kelvin79%
  8. Ted77%
  9. Kenny76%
  10. Dewayne76%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Van45%
  3. Randal50%
  4. Dwight51%
  5. Randolph52%
  6. Guy53%
  7. Rick54%
  8. Rickey54%
  9. Pete56%
  10. Dwayne56%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Nelson76%
  2. Cleveland76%
  3. Pete75%
  4. Carlton74%
  5. Rickey74%
  6. Rick74%
  7. Ed74%
  8. Laurence74%
  9. Neal71%
  10. Randolph71%

Bottom 10

  1. Matt42%
  2. Rudy42%
  3. Garry42%
  4. Daryl42%
  5. Freddy44%
  6. Monte46%
  7. Greg47%
  8. Timmy48%
  9. Van49%
  10. Sammy49%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kenny95%
  2. Dave91%
  3. Benny91%
  4. Ted91%
  5. Matt89%
  6. Ken89%
  7. Teddy89%
  8. Kelvin88%
  9. Tim88%
  10. Nick87%

Bottom 10

  1. Kurt43%
  2. Bradford50%
  3. Pete50%
  4. Dwight50%
  5. Stuart57%
  6. Laurence57%
  7. Sherman58%
  8. Kent59%
  9. Guy60%
  10. Randolph61%
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