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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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Generation SilentBoomersXYZAlphaAll
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Friendship potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Tiffiny96%
  2. Shawnna96%
  3. Somer96%
  4. Kelli96%
  5. Janelle96%
  6. Sonia96%
  7. Rosalind96%
  8. Carrie96%
  9. Lorena96%
  10. Rhonda96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi48%
  2. Annmarie51%
  3. Tonya57%
  4. Collette59%
  5. Josette59%
  6. Tequila59%
  7. Claudine60%
  8. Imelda60%
  9. Renae60%
  10. Chandra60%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Cristie96%
  2. Tisha93%
  3. Jenniffer92%
  4. Mellisa92%
  5. Holley92%
  6. Linette92%
  7. Christy91%
  8. Somer91%
  9. Staci91%
  10. Kelli91%

Bottom 10

  1. Tequila48%
  2. Jill48%
  3. Aja52%
  4. Chandra53%
  5. Ingrid56%
  6. Deanne57%
  7. Ronda57%
  8. Deana57%
  9. Deanna57%
  10. Shawna58%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Patrina86%
  2. Joleen85%
  3. Stephenie84%
  4. Adriene80%
  5. Dominica80%
  6. Gena78%
  7. Monica77%
  8. Deanne77%
  9. Deana77%
  10. Deanna77%

Bottom 10

  1. Josette42%
  2. Keri42%
  3. Candy42%
  4. Devona42%
  5. Kerrie42%
  6. Windy42%
  7. Angella42%
  8. Aja42%
  9. April42%
  10. Caprice42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kimberley96%
  2. Bambi96%
  3. Tamala96%
  4. Latasha96%
  5. Latina96%
  6. Elissa96%
  7. Tiffaney96%
  8. Sindy96%
  9. Kelli96%
  10. Lorena96%

Bottom 10

  1. Bobbi42%
  2. Tonya51%
  3. Claudine53%
  4. Annmarie53%
  5. Collette54%
  6. Imelda55%
  7. Karin58%
  8. Inga59%
  9. Shauna60%
  10. Janell60%
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