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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. Vee96%
  2. Brittny96%
  3. Julisa96%
  4. Sonita96%
  5. Julesy96%
  6. Cher-Dee96%
  7. Via96%
  8. Maymie96%
  9. Marino96%
  10. Sades96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herby42%
  2. Conny42%
  3. Conradino42%
  4. Shawny42%
  5. Roly42%
  6. Roo42%
  7. Mainie42%
  8. Sani42%
  9. Juanito42%
  10. Johno42%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Woody96%
  2. Cristie96%
  3. Tedd96%
  4. Rojelio95%
  5. Bail94%
  6. Bay94%
  7. Shirley-Anne94%
  8. Jonty94%
  9. Thon94%
  10. Pietro94%

Bottom 10

  1. Ransom42%
  2. Clay-Clay42%
  3. Arny42%
  4. Clate42%
  5. Clintie42%
  6. Vanya42%
  7. Ary42%
  8. Ciro42%
  9. Arry42%
  10. Karlchen42%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Dhruv89%
  2. Rosevelt88%
  3. Nicholaus88%
  4. Henderson88%
  5. Lamonte88%
  6. Konrad88%
  7. Mayer88%
  8. Mattison88%
  9. Bradon87%
  10. Katharina86%

Bottom 10

  1. Malani42%
  2. Dy42%
  3. Tumny42%
  4. Phyl42%
  5. Fairy42%
  6. Davy42%
  7. Rosco42%
  8. Devona42%
  9. Hansel42%
  10. Ti42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Ayû96%
  2. Monnie96%
  3. Sandy-Lee96%
  4. Leti96%
  5. Tal96%
  6. Britni96%
  7. Wini96%
  8. Clari96%
  9. Bryleigh96%
  10. Charleston96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawnie42%
  2. Babs42%
  3. Herberto42%
  4. Henny42%
  5. Hildegarde42%
  6. Hermanus42%
  7. Shaughn42%
  8. Shawny42%
  9. Ruthy42%
  10. Aggie42%
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