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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. Marissa96%
  2. Sara96%
  3. Sarah96%
  4. Ashley95%
  5. Samantha95%
  6. Erin95%
  7. Miranda95%
  8. Holly95%
  9. Lindsey95%
  10. Jasmine94%

Bottom 10

  1. Sean42%
  2. Andrea43%
  3. Andrew57%
  4. Ana59%
  5. Christian59%
  6. Mariah60%
  7. Marcus62%
  8. Victor64%
  9. Bethany64%
  10. Megan64%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Jonathan94%
  2. Johnathan94%
  3. Anthony91%
  4. Ashley88%
  5. Samantha88%
  6. Ruben87%
  7. Marissa86%
  8. Stephanie85%
  9. Lindsey85%
  10. Megan85%

Bottom 10

  1. Marcus50%
  2. Sean51%
  3. Derek51%
  4. Kara54%
  5. Victor54%
  6. Kyle55%
  7. Christian55%
  8. Erika56%
  9. Brett58%
  10. Tristan59%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kristina81%
  2. Elizabeth80%
  3. Katherine76%
  4. Katelyn76%
  5. Austin76%
  6. Daniel76%
  7. Caitlin76%
  8. Alexandra75%
  9. Rachel75%
  10. Rebecca75%

Bottom 10

  1. Molly42%
  2. Brandy42%
  3. Kyle42%
  4. Morgan45%
  5. Daisy45%
  6. Cody46%
  7. Lindsay48%
  8. Travis48%
  9. Shelby48%
  10. Brittany48%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Whitney96%
  2. Chelsea96%
  3. Stephanie96%
  4. Marissa96%
  5. Jessica96%
  6. Johnathan96%
  7. Jenna96%
  8. Jonathan96%
  9. Ashley96%
  10. Alicia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Andrea42%
  2. Sean42%
  3. Christian47%
  4. Andrew49%
  5. Marcus58%
  6. Elizabeth58%
  7. Danielle60%
  8. Mariah62%
  9. Nicole62%
  10. Caitlin63%
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