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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. Aletha96%
  2. June96%
  3. Sallie96%
  4. Shirley96%
  5. Clara96%
  6. May96%
  7. Florian96%
  8. Effie96%
  9. Marjory95%
  10. Ruthann95%

Bottom 10

  1. Johnnie42%
  2. Ruthie42%
  3. Erna42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Conrad42%
  6. Roland42%
  7. Jack42%
  8. Johnie42%
  9. Bertie42%
  10. Werner42%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Shirley94%
  2. Omer94%
  3. Jeannette93%
  4. Ludie93%
  5. Salvatore93%
  6. Mammie93%
  7. Jeanette93%
  8. Lettie92%
  9. Nannie92%
  10. Monnie92%

Bottom 10

  1. Alpha42%
  2. Arnold42%
  3. Oren42%
  4. Werner42%
  5. Buck43%
  6. Clyde45%
  7. Newton45%
  8. Wm45%
  9. Herbert46%
  10. Armand46%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Roma89%
  2. Rosevelt88%
  3. Henderson88%
  4. Catharine88%
  5. Ima87%
  6. Addie86%
  7. Warner84%
  8. Crawford83%
  9. Washington83%
  10. Walter83%

Bottom 10

  1. Fairy42%
  2. Leeroy42%
  3. Roscoe42%
  4. Elmo42%
  5. Lennie42%
  6. Elroy42%
  7. Tessie42%
  8. Buddy42%
  9. Bell42%
  10. Versie42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Monnie96%
  2. Sallie96%
  3. Darline96%
  4. Lovie96%
  5. Shirley96%
  6. Priscilla96%
  7. Charline96%
  8. Mazie96%
  9. Rufus96%
  10. Marjorie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta42%
  2. Hildegarde42%
  3. Roland42%
  4. Johnie42%
  5. Conrad42%
  6. Millard42%
  7. Donato42%
  8. Harry42%
  9. Sanford42%
  10. Ruth42%
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