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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. Melina96%
  2. Marquez96%
  3. Julisa96%
  4. Alissa96%
  5. Carlie96%
  6. Ella96%
  7. Alivia96%
  8. Julia96%
  9. Cloe96%
  10. Nya96%

Bottom 10

  1. Juan42%
  2. Luc42%
  3. Santos42%
  4. Jose43%
  5. Faith45%
  6. Ivan45%
  7. Ciro46%
  8. Desire48%
  9. Garrison50%
  10. Ignacio50%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Ally95%
  2. Domenico94%
  3. Bradlee94%
  4. Bailey94%
  5. Camren94%
  6. Jonny93%
  7. Mariano93%
  8. Giovanni93%
  9. Juliana92%
  10. Daniella92%

Bottom 10

  1. Slade42%
  2. Ciro42%
  3. Clayton42%
  4. Luc42%
  5. Ivan42%
  6. Marek43%
  7. Kate44%
  8. Jazlynn44%
  9. Esau46%
  10. Ignacio46%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Konrad88%
  2. Mattison88%
  3. Bradon87%
  4. Grant84%
  5. Chancellor84%
  6. Kendal84%
  7. Sanjay83%
  8. Corbyn83%
  9. Baron83%
  10. Salomon83%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexzander42%
  2. Ayleen42%
  3. Precious42%
  4. Cale42%
  5. Cheyanne42%
  6. Star42%
  7. Zoe42%
  8. Jala42%
  9. Autumn42%
  10. Asha42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Elijah96%
  2. Alana96%
  3. Deisy96%
  4. Hayleigh96%
  5. Danna96%
  6. Shayla96%
  7. Mylee96%
  8. Jaquan96%
  9. Maci96%
  10. Melina96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ignacio42%
  2. Isaak42%
  3. Jose42%
  4. Juan42%
  5. Ciro42%
  6. Adolfo42%
  7. Ivan42%
  8. Santos42%
  9. Luc42%
  10. Annika45%
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