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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. Kelli96%
  2. Janelle96%
  3. Sonia96%
  4. Rosalind96%
  5. Lorena96%
  6. Latonya95%
  7. Raquel95%
  8. Ericka95%
  9. Keisha95%
  10. Latasha95%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi48%
  2. Charity62%
  3. Gretchen64%
  4. Greta64%
  5. Kristie66%
  6. Kristine66%
  7. Kristi66%
  8. Kristy66%
  9. Dena66%
  10. Tabitha67%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Staci91%
  2. Kelli91%
  3. Stacie91%
  4. Yvette90%
  5. Leticia89%
  6. Latasha88%
  7. Jenifer88%
  8. Marcy87%
  9. Traci87%
  10. Kellie87%

Bottom 10

  1. Ingrid56%
  2. Ronda57%
  3. Deana57%
  4. Shawna58%
  5. Shauna58%
  6. Alisa61%
  7. Bobbi63%
  8. Karin64%
  9. Kenya64%
  10. Kari65%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Deana77%
  2. Tonia76%
  3. Trina76%
  4. Kari76%
  5. Kristine75%
  6. Kristie75%
  7. Kristy75%
  8. Kristi75%
  9. Jodi73%
  10. Karin72%

Bottom 10

  1. Keri42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Misty42%
  4. Jolene42%
  5. Mandy45%
  6. Shanna45%
  7. Yvette45%
  8. Traci46%
  9. Angelique47%
  10. Jenny47%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kimberley96%
  2. Latasha96%
  3. Kelli96%
  4. Lorena96%
  5. Keisha96%
  6. Jolene96%
  7. Angelique96%
  8. Traci96%
  9. Jenny96%
  10. Leticia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Karin58%
  3. Shauna60%
  4. Shawna60%
  5. Nikki62%
  6. Jami63%
  7. Kari63%
  8. Ingrid63%
  9. Trina63%
  10. Kristie64%
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