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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. Melina96%
  2. Aletha96%
  3. Vivien96%
  4. Ashlie96%
  5. Adelynn96%
  6. Carlie96%
  7. Valarie96%
  8. Nya96%
  9. Mina96%
  10. Zuri96%

Bottom 10

  1. Erna42%
  2. Bertie42%
  3. Lourdes47%
  4. Terrie48%
  5. Desire48%
  6. Alfreda49%
  7. Allyssa50%
  8. Dorcas51%
  9. Gussie51%
  10. Annmarie51%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kassie96%
  2. Janey96%
  3. Pattie95%
  4. Ally95%
  5. Ginny95%
  6. Juliann94%
  7. Tisha93%
  8. Charli92%
  9. Lettie92%
  10. Lisette92%

Bottom 10

  1. Arya42%
  2. Jazlynn44%
  3. Alia46%
  4. Whitley46%
  5. Selene49%
  6. Lexus49%
  7. Bertie49%
  8. Edythe50%
  9. Erna50%
  10. Terese50%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Eboni94%
  2. Roma89%
  3. Minerva88%
  4. Stefani88%
  5. Catharine88%
  6. Ima87%
  7. Khadijah87%
  8. Whitley87%
  9. Joleen85%
  10. Katheryn85%

Bottom 10

  1. Ayleen42%
  2. Precious42%
  3. Josette42%
  4. Aspen42%
  5. Cheyanne42%
  6. Star42%
  7. Dori42%
  8. Georgette42%
  9. Zina42%
  10. Kerrie42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Melodie96%
  2. Bambi96%
  3. Darline96%
  4. Anabelle96%
  5. Cristal96%
  6. Hayleigh96%
  7. Lovie96%
  8. Danna96%
  9. Treasure96%
  10. Alyvia96%

Bottom 10

  1. Alfreda42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Bertie42%
  4. Annika45%
  5. Aniya45%
  6. Gussie46%
  7. Desire47%
  8. Terrie47%
  9. Edythe48%
  10. Lisbeth48%
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