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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:

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Friendship potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Lydia96%
  2. Olivia96%
  3. Sadie96%
  4. Cecilia96%
  5. Lucy95%
  6. Sofia92%
  7. Julian92%
  8. Stella92%
  9. Audrey90%
  10. Naomi90%

Bottom 10

  1. Abraham48%
  2. Everett52%
  3. Levi64%
  4. Owen68%
  5. Micah69%
  6. Colton69%
  7. Maxwell69%
  8. Josiah70%
  9. Arianna70%
  10. Claire71%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Olivia89%
  2. Lucy87%
  3. Theodore87%
  4. Lydia84%
  5. Mia84%
  6. Sebastian82%
  7. Cecilia82%
  8. Noah81%
  9. Stella81%
  10. Sofia80%

Bottom 10

  1. Owen44%
  2. Wyatt48%
  3. Everett49%
  4. Colton58%
  5. Nolan59%
  6. Miles61%
  7. Maxwell62%
  8. Levi63%
  9. Charlie63%
  10. Parker64%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Sebastian76%
  2. Abraham76%
  3. Sofia75%
  4. Dominic74%
  5. Nora73%
  6. Maxwell73%
  7. Josiah73%
  8. Claire73%
  9. Everett72%
  10. Amelia71%

Bottom 10

  1. Charlie42%
  2. Mia45%
  3. Layla47%
  4. Jaxon48%
  5. Skylar49%
  6. Colton52%
  7. Carson53%
  8. Violet54%
  9. Liam55%
  10. Nolan55%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Lucy96%
  2. Lucas96%
  3. Olivia96%
  4. Sadie96%
  5. Cecilia96%
  6. Mia95%
  7. Lydia94%
  8. Naomi94%
  9. Julian93%
  10. Stella93%

Bottom 10

  1. Abraham42%
  2. Everett49%
  3. Claire60%
  4. Owen62%
  5. Levi63%
  6. Wyatt66%
  7. Josiah67%
  8. Micah68%
  9. Cora68%
  10. Maxwell71%
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