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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. Ella96%
  2. Julia96%
  3. Caroline96%
  4. Emily95%
  5. Adriana92%
  6. Sydney92%
  7. Chloe91%
  8. Natalie90%
  9. Brianna90%
  10. Makayla90%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith45%
  2. Madelyn55%
  3. Hannah57%
  4. Isabel65%
  5. Addison68%
  6. Hailey69%
  7. Autumn69%
  8. Jocelyn69%
  9. Zoe69%
  10. Grace70%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Gabriella92%
  2. Ella91%
  3. Haley83%
  4. Alyssa82%
  5. Caroline81%
  6. Madeline81%
  7. Sophia80%
  8. Madison80%
  9. Julia80%
  10. Sabrina80%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah55%
  2. Addison56%
  3. Autumn61%
  4. Hailey61%
  5. Maggie63%
  6. Maya63%
  7. Zoe64%
  8. Savannah65%
  9. Kaitlyn65%
  10. Isabel65%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kaitlyn76%
  2. Adriana75%
  3. Isabella73%
  4. Isabel73%
  5. Isabelle73%
  6. Grace71%
  7. Jocelyn70%
  8. Brianna70%
  9. Abigail68%
  10. Caroline68%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe42%
  2. Autumn42%
  3. Kaylee42%
  4. Zoey44%
  5. Hailey48%
  6. Destiny49%
  7. Sierra49%
  8. Addison51%
  9. Savannah51%
  10. Maggie52%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Chloe96%
  2. Julia96%
  3. Gabriella96%
  4. Angelina96%
  5. Emily96%
  6. Ella96%
  7. Alyssa95%
  8. Adriana94%
  9. Sydney94%
  10. Alexa94%

Bottom 10

  1. Hannah45%
  2. Faith54%
  3. Isabel57%
  4. Madelyn61%
  5. Jocelyn61%
  6. Kaitlyn63%
  7. Grace67%
  8. Paige70%
  9. Isabella71%
  10. Isabelle71%
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