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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. Mateo96%
  2. Melina96%
  3. Vee96%
  4. Marquez96%
  5. Ayla96%
  6. Aletha96%
  7. Brittny96%
  8. Julisa96%
  9. Vivien96%
  10. Gael96%

Bottom 10

  1. Herby42%
  2. Abdullah42%
  3. Johnnie42%
  4. Juan42%
  5. Conny42%
  6. Ruthie42%
  7. Shane42%
  8. Erna42%
  9. Conradino42%
  10. Rolando42%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Teddy96%
  2. Woody96%
  3. Kassie96%
  4. Cristie96%
  5. Tedd96%
  6. Watson96%
  7. Jamil96%
  8. Arian96%
  9. Janey96%
  10. Pattie95%

Bottom 10

  1. Luka42%
  2. Ransom42%
  3. Lucca42%
  4. Clay-Clay42%
  5. Dirk42%
  6. Arny42%
  7. Hal42%
  8. Clate42%
  9. Clintie42%
  10. Slade42%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Eboni94%
  2. Toney90%
  3. Dhruv89%
  4. Roma89%
  5. Rosevelt88%
  6. Nicholaus88%
  7. Minerva88%
  8. Henderson88%
  9. Chadwick88%
  10. Stefani88%

Bottom 10

  1. Alexzander42%
  2. Ayleen42%
  3. Malani42%
  4. Precious42%
  5. Dy42%
  6. Tumny42%
  7. Josette42%
  8. Phyl42%
  9. Cale42%
  10. Keri42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Melodie96%
  2. Ayû96%
  3. Monnie96%
  4. Sandy-Lee96%
  5. Leti96%
  6. Tal96%
  7. Britni96%
  8. Wini96%
  9. Kimberley96%
  10. Clari96%

Bottom 10

  1. Shawnie42%
  2. Babs42%
  3. Alberta42%
  4. Herberto42%
  5. Henny42%
  6. Hildegarde42%
  7. Hermanus42%
  8. Shaughn42%
  9. Shawny42%
  10. Ruthy42%
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