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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. Ayla96%
  2. Alissa96%
  3. Alivia96%
  4. Larissa96%
  5. Elena96%
  6. Bonita96%
  7. Bianca96%
  8. Sallie96%
  9. Kelli96%
  10. Janelle96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Inez46%
  3. Teri48%
  4. Bobbi48%
  5. Bernadine48%
  6. Therese48%
  7. Beulah51%
  8. Simone51%
  9. Bernadette52%
  10. Alberta53%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Alyson94%
  2. Ashlee94%
  3. Jeannette93%
  4. Janette93%
  5. Juliana92%
  6. Daniella92%
  7. Penelope92%
  8. Nannie92%
  9. Josie91%
  10. Janie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Kate44%
  2. Simone46%
  3. Kali48%
  4. Luna50%
  5. Iris54%
  6. Raven54%
  7. Celeste55%
  8. Heaven55%
  9. Alberta55%
  10. Aria56%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Addie86%
  2. Adelaide86%
  3. Candace81%
  4. Bette80%
  5. Lizbeth80%
  6. Elisabeth80%
  7. Bettie80%
  8. Bettye80%
  9. Betsy80%
  10. Marcella79%

Bottom 10

  1. Keri42%
  2. Candy42%
  3. Lacey42%
  4. Yesenia42%
  5. Kayleigh42%
  6. Heaven42%
  7. Lorie42%
  8. Cierra42%
  9. Lola42%
  10. Nyla42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kimberley96%
  2. Sallie96%
  3. Alana96%
  4. Latasha96%
  5. Marisol96%
  6. Shayla96%
  7. Gayle96%
  8. Talia96%
  9. Janie96%
  10. Sherri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alberta42%
  2. Simone42%
  3. Inez42%
  4. Ruthie42%
  5. Bobbi42%
  6. Trudy45%
  7. Jillian46%
  8. Ramona46%
  9. Teri47%
  10. Bernadine47%
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