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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. Carrie96%
  2. Rhonda96%
  3. Veronica96%
  4. Christy93%
  5. Yolanda93%
  6. Monica92%
  7. Melinda92%
  8. Jaime92%
  9. Tracey92%
  10. Jeremy90%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Eric53%
  4. Marc56%
  5. Andre57%
  6. Chad57%
  7. Tonya57%
  8. Erik62%
  9. Derrick66%
  10. Amy67%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Christy91%
  2. Stacey91%
  3. Rhonda88%
  4. Veronica87%
  5. Yolanda87%
  6. Monica84%
  7. Jeremy83%
  8. Melissa82%
  9. Wendy81%
  10. Nina81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill48%
  2. Marc50%
  3. Shane51%
  4. Shawn51%
  5. Chad53%
  6. Eric53%
  7. Erik53%
  8. Darren56%
  9. Deanna57%
  10. Derrick61%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Monica77%
  2. Deanna77%
  3. Katrina76%
  4. Shane74%
  5. Shawn74%
  6. Erik72%
  7. Brian71%
  8. Yolanda69%
  9. Marc69%
  10. Carrie68%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Tracy42%
  3. Heather42%
  4. Shannon42%
  5. Jennifer44%
  6. Kelly45%
  7. Stacy45%
  8. Amy48%
  9. Wendy49%
  10. Wesley49%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Veronica96%
  2. Rhonda96%
  3. Wesley96%
  4. Melinda96%
  5. Christy96%
  6. Stacy96%
  7. Melissa95%
  8. Tracey94%
  9. Melanie93%
  10. Tracy93%

Bottom 10

  1. Shane42%
  2. Shawn42%
  3. Andre49%
  4. Tonya51%
  5. Marc53%
  6. Eric53%
  7. Erik58%
  8. Katrina63%
  9. Michelle64%
  10. Derrick64%
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