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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Ella96%
  2. Julia96%
  3. Elijah96%
  4. Caroline96%
  5. Emily95%
  6. Fernando95%
  7. Eduardo95%
  8. Adriana92%
  9. Sydney92%
  10. Evan92%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Jose43%
  3. Faith45%
  4. Ivan45%
  5. Madelyn55%
  6. Hannah57%
  7. Hector57%
  8. Isaac60%
  9. Cole60%
  10. Chase61%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Bailey94%
  2. Gabriella92%
  3. Eduardo91%
  4. Ella91%
  5. Fernando91%
  6. Antonio90%
  7. Jorge86%
  8. Carlos85%
  9. Samuel84%
  10. Miguel84%

Bottom 10

  1. Clayton42%
  2. Ivan42%
  3. Cole47%
  4. Preston48%
  5. Grant50%
  6. Juan51%
  7. Xavier51%
  8. Bryce51%
  9. Hunter52%
  10. Chase52%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Grant84%
  2. Spencer81%
  3. Adrian76%
  4. Kaitlyn76%
  5. Adriana75%
  6. Peyton74%
  7. Alejandro74%
  8. Mason74%
  9. Clayton74%
  10. Hector74%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe42%
  2. Autumn42%
  3. Kaylee42%
  4. Zoey44%
  5. Dylan45%
  6. Jayden45%
  7. Brayden48%
  8. Hailey48%
  9. Destiny49%
  10. Connor49%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Elijah96%
  2. Chloe96%
  3. Julia96%
  4. Gabriella96%
  5. Angelina96%
  6. Emily96%
  7. Ella96%
  8. Fernando96%
  9. Jayden95%
  10. Alyssa95%

Bottom 10

  1. Jose42%
  2. Juan42%
  3. Ivan42%
  4. Hannah45%
  5. Faith54%
  6. Hector56%
  7. Isaac56%
  8. Isabel57%
  9. Clayton58%
  10. Grant60%
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