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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. Alonza96%
  2. Rollie95%
  3. Roby95%
  4. William92%
  5. Bill92%
  6. Kevan92%
  7. Barry92%
  8. Kevin90%
  9. Timmie90%
  10. Benny90%

Bottom 10

  1. John42%
  2. Joesph43%
  3. Joseph43%
  4. Karl46%
  5. Kurt50%
  6. Jon52%
  7. Pete52%
  8. Peter52%
  9. Bradford53%
  10. Hal53%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Dwaine93%
  4. Kirt90%
  5. Rob90%
  6. Duwayne90%
  7. Gaylon89%
  8. Timmie89%
  9. Timothy89%
  10. Mikeal89%

Bottom 10

  1. Dirk42%
  2. Hal42%
  3. Karl42%
  4. Flint43%
  5. Kurt43%
  6. Van45%
  7. Jon46%
  8. Don46%
  9. Rand46%
  10. Curt49%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Toney90%
  2. Lyndon85%
  3. Barton83%
  4. Lawerence81%
  5. Phil81%
  6. Williams81%
  7. Philip81%
  8. Phillip81%
  9. Fredric78%
  10. Curtiss78%

Bottom 10

  1. Matt42%
  2. Davy42%
  3. Rudy42%
  4. Lenny42%
  5. Johnny42%
  6. Randy42%
  7. Garry42%
  8. Jimmy42%
  9. Davey42%
  10. Sid42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Curtis96%
  2. Roby96%
  3. Monty96%
  4. Timmie96%
  5. Kenny95%
  6. Alphonzo95%
  7. Davy95%
  8. Rollie93%
  9. Kevan93%
  10. Roddy92%

Bottom 10

  1. Joesph42%
  2. Joseph42%
  3. John42%
  4. Karl42%
  5. Kurt43%
  6. Jon45%
  7. Linwood47%
  8. Dennis50%
  9. Phillip50%
  10. Peter50%
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