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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. Melina96%
  2. Julisa96%
  3. Alissa96%
  4. Carlie96%
  5. Ella96%
  6. Alivia96%
  7. Julia96%
  8. Cloe96%
  9. Nya96%
  10. Yulissa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Faith45%
  2. Desire48%
  3. Allyssa50%
  4. Yocheved53%
  5. Jazlynn53%
  6. Arwen54%
  7. Madilyn55%
  8. Madelyn55%
  9. Madelynn55%
  10. Madeleine55%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Ally95%
  2. Juliana92%
  3. Daniella92%
  4. Lisette92%
  5. Gabriella92%
  6. Karah92%
  7. Katlynn92%
  8. Natalee92%
  9. Kaytlyn91%
  10. Magali91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate44%
  2. Jazlynn44%
  3. Arwen50%
  4. Allyssa53%
  5. Kinsey54%
  6. Rhiannon54%
  7. Celeste55%
  8. Stefania55%
  9. Annika55%
  10. Aniya55%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Mattison88%
  2. Christianna81%
  3. Shreya81%
  4. Kierstin81%
  5. Lizbeth80%
  6. Elisabeth80%
  7. Tanvi80%
  8. Simran79%
  9. Shaylee78%
  10. Vanesa78%

Bottom 10

  1. Ayleen42%
  2. Precious42%
  3. Cheyanne42%
  4. Star42%
  5. Zoe42%
  6. Jala42%
  7. Autumn42%
  8. Asha42%
  9. Lesly42%
  10. Alysa42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Alana96%
  2. Deisy96%
  3. Hayleigh96%
  4. Danna96%
  5. Shayla96%
  6. Mylee96%
  7. Maci96%
  8. Melina96%
  9. Julissa96%
  10. Yulissa96%

Bottom 10

  1. Annika45%
  2. Aniya45%
  3. Hannah45%
  4. Desire47%
  5. Lisbeth48%
  6. Gisele51%
  7. Arwen52%
  8. Damaris53%
  9. Faith54%
  10. Sabine55%
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