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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. Vivien96%
  2. Adelynn96%
  3. Mina96%
  4. Zuri96%
  5. Aya96%
  6. Vivienne96%
  7. Blakely96%
  8. Davina95%
  9. Milana95%
  10. Ines95%

Bottom 10

  1. Eleanora52%
  2. Hadassah55%
  3. Madilynn55%
  4. Antonella57%
  5. Maryam57%
  6. Mariam57%
  7. Alannah57%
  8. Elliana57%
  9. Selene59%
  10. Arlette59%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Charli92%
  2. Joelle92%
  3. Annalee92%
  4. Emmie91%
  5. Vivienne88%
  6. Davina88%
  7. Lainey88%
  8. Vivien88%
  9. Gemma87%
  10. Jemma87%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Alia46%
  3. Selene49%
  4. Coraline52%
  5. Lyra53%
  6. Lilith54%
  7. Lorelei55%
  8. Lorelai55%
  9. Zelda56%
  10. Astrid56%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kamilah80%
  2. Alessandra80%
  3. Astrid79%
  4. Monserrat77%
  5. Blakely75%
  6. Theodora74%
  7. Adelia73%
  8. Emelia73%
  9. Annalise73%
  10. Amirah73%

Bottom 10

  1. Aspen42%
  2. Braylee42%
  3. Aliah42%
  4. Maia42%
  5. Lorelei42%
  6. Kenzie42%
  7. Miracle42%
  8. Estela42%
  9. Lorelai42%
  10. Adina42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Anabelle96%
  2. Treasure96%
  3. Alyvia96%
  4. Amiyah96%
  5. Kaliyah96%
  6. Emmie96%
  7. Charli96%
  8. Myla96%
  9. Miracle96%
  10. Journee96%

Bottom 10

  1. Arlette50%
  2. Antonella51%
  3. Elliana51%
  4. Rivka53%
  5. Hadassah55%
  6. Maryam55%
  7. Astrid57%
  8. Mariam58%
  9. Galilea60%
  10. Briella60%
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