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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
Popularity CommonFrequentUncommonRareAll

Friendship potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Alonza96%
  2. Sandie95%
  3. Rollie95%
  4. Lory95%
  5. Roby95%
  6. Risa94%
  7. Cinda93%
  8. Debbi92%
  9. Mel92%
  10. Raylene92%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree43%
  2. Helga48%
  3. Theresia52%
  4. Rock53%
  5. Cleophus55%
  6. Len58%
  7. Stoney59%
  8. Frederica59%
  9. Les60%
  10. Georgeann60%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Dwaine93%
  3. Lawanna93%
  4. Beckie92%
  5. Laurette91%
  6. Kirt90%
  7. Duwayne90%
  8. Gaylon89%
  9. Timmie89%
  10. Mikeal89%

Bottom 10

  1. Flint43%
  2. Rand46%
  3. Helga49%
  4. Rolf50%
  5. Cleve50%
  6. Geary51%
  7. Rance52%
  8. Butch53%
  9. Len54%
  10. Stoney55%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Regena81%
  2. Jacquelyne81%
  3. Sharyl80%
  4. Lindell79%
  5. Eilene79%
  6. Janise79%
  7. Frederica78%
  8. Pamella78%
  9. Kathern78%
  10. Jacqualine78%

Bottom 10

  1. Davy42%
  2. Peri42%
  3. Micky42%
  4. Jacki42%
  5. Davey42%
  6. Sid42%
  7. Enola42%
  8. Mikki42%
  9. Skip43%
  10. Teddie43%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Roby96%
  2. Beckie96%
  3. Penni96%
  4. Sandie96%
  5. Teddie96%
  6. Lory96%
  7. Timmie96%
  8. Raylene95%
  9. Alphonzo95%
  10. Davy95%

Bottom 10

  1. Andree42%
  2. Helga43%
  3. Theresia51%
  4. Georgine53%
  5. Cleophus53%
  6. Rolf54%
  7. Rock54%
  8. Lenwood55%
  9. Len55%
  10. Faron55%
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