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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. Ayla96%
  2. Elena96%
  3. Lucia96%
  4. Lia96%
  5. Eliana95%
  6. Camila94%
  7. Talia94%
  8. Mila92%
  9. Fiona92%
  10. Lexi92%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide59%
  2. Serenity62%
  3. Kali64%
  4. Evangeline64%
  5. Luna65%
  6. Willow67%
  7. Liliana69%
  8. Nova69%
  9. Gianna70%
  10. Ximena70%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Penelope92%
  2. Josie91%
  3. Camilla89%
  4. Lucia89%
  5. Mila88%
  6. Callie87%
  7. Harmony86%
  8. Lia86%
  9. Camila86%
  10. Elena86%

Bottom 10

  1. Kali48%
  2. Luna50%
  3. Iris54%
  4. Aria56%
  5. Willow56%
  6. Gianna58%
  7. Aurora61%
  8. Scarlett61%
  9. Mara62%
  10. Ximena62%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Adelaide86%
  2. Lexi75%
  3. Kennedy74%
  4. Athena74%
  5. Emilia73%
  6. Gianna69%
  7. Camila67%
  8. Camilla66%
  9. Adeline66%
  10. Alina66%

Bottom 10

  1. Nyla42%
  2. Nola42%
  3. Lyla42%
  4. Adalynn42%
  5. Luna42%
  6. Paisley42%
  7. Aria45%
  8. Ryleigh45%
  9. Londyn47%
  10. Nova47%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Talia96%
  2. Lucia96%
  3. Valentina96%
  4. Josie96%
  5. Elena96%
  6. Adalynn96%
  7. Ayla96%
  8. Londyn96%
  9. Eliana96%
  10. Camila96%

Bottom 10

  1. Adelaide48%
  2. Gianna60%
  3. Serenity63%
  4. Willow66%
  5. Mara68%
  6. Evangeline69%
  7. Luna70%
  8. Eliza72%
  9. Alina73%
  10. Iris73%
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