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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. Vee96%
  3. Ayla96%
  4. Aletha96%
  5. Brittny96%
  6. Julisa96%
  7. Vivien96%
  8. Carol96%
  9. Lydia96%
  10. Sonita96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruthie42%
  2. Erna42%
  3. Roo42%
  4. Ruth42%
  5. Ru42%
  6. Bertie42%
  7. Tut42%
  8. Ruthy42%
  9. Drea43%
  10. Andrea43%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Kassie96%
  2. Cristie96%
  3. Janey96%
  4. Pattie95%
  5. Ally95%
  6. Ginny95%
  7. Shirley94%
  8. Shirley-Anne94%
  9. Alyson94%
  10. Gitty94%

Bottom 10

  1. Ary42%
  2. Arry42%
  3. Arya42%
  4. Katee44%
  5. Kate44%
  6. Jazlynn44%
  7. Simone46%
  8. Alia46%
  9. Simi46%
  10. Whitley46%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Eboni94%
  2. Roma89%
  3. Minerva88%
  4. Stefani88%
  5. Catharine88%
  6. Mattison88%
  7. Ima87%
  8. Khadijah87%
  9. Whitley87%
  10. Addie86%

Bottom 10

  1. Ayleen42%
  2. Malani42%
  3. Precious42%
  4. Tumny42%
  5. Josette42%
  6. Phyl42%
  7. Keri42%
  8. Fairy42%
  9. Aspen42%
  10. Candy42%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Melodie96%
  2. Ayû96%
  3. Leti96%
  4. Tal96%
  5. Britni96%
  6. Wini96%
  7. Kimberley96%
  8. Clari96%
  9. Sallie96%
  10. Bambi96%

Bottom 10

  1. Babs42%
  2. Alberta42%
  3. Hildegarde42%
  4. Ruthy42%
  5. Aggie42%
  6. Alfreda42%
  7. Simone42%
  8. Simi42%
  9. Roberta42%
  10. Tut42%
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