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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. Carrie96%
  2. Rhonda96%
  3. Veronica96%
  4. Christy93%
  5. Yolanda93%
  6. Monica92%
  7. Melinda92%
  8. Tracey92%
  9. Tara89%
  10. Melanie88%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya57%
  2. Amy67%
  3. Lisa71%
  4. Angela72%
  5. Michele72%
  6. Michelle72%
  7. Tina73%
  8. Jennifer74%
  9. Katrina76%
  10. Jill76%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Christy91%
  2. Stacey91%
  3. Rhonda88%
  4. Veronica87%
  5. Yolanda87%
  6. Monica84%
  7. Melissa82%
  8. Wendy81%
  9. Nina81%
  10. Carrie81%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill48%
  2. Deanna57%
  3. Tina63%
  4. Tanya64%
  5. Katrina65%
  6. Lisa68%
  7. April69%
  8. Tonya69%
  9. Jennifer71%
  10. Dawn72%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Monica77%
  2. Deanna77%
  3. Katrina76%
  4. Yolanda69%
  5. Carrie68%
  6. Veronica68%
  7. Tamara67%
  8. Tonya64%
  9. Stacey63%
  10. Michele62%

Bottom 10

  1. April42%
  2. Heather42%
  3. Jennifer44%
  4. Amy48%
  5. Wendy49%
  6. Jill50%
  7. Dawn51%
  8. Heidi52%
  9. Nina52%
  10. Kimberly53%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Veronica96%
  2. Rhonda96%
  3. Melinda96%
  4. Christy96%
  5. Melissa95%
  6. Tracey94%
  7. Melanie93%
  8. Nina93%
  9. Gina92%
  10. Kimberly91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tonya51%
  2. Katrina63%
  3. Michelle64%
  4. Michele64%
  5. Deanna66%
  6. Lisa70%
  7. Jill70%
  8. Amy76%
  9. Angela76%
  10. Tanya79%
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