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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. Carol96%
  2. Lydia96%
  3. June96%
  4. Marissa96%
  5. Sheila96%
  6. Ella96%
  7. Julia96%
  8. Julie96%
  9. Laurie96%
  10. Shirley96%

Bottom 10

  1. Ruth42%
  2. Andrea43%
  3. Constance45%
  4. Faith45%
  5. Connie45%
  6. Agnes46%
  7. Barbara47%
  8. Teresa48%
  9. Theresa48%
  10. Martha48%

Love potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Shirley94%
  2. Janet93%
  3. Jeanette93%
  4. Nancy92%
  5. Gabriella92%
  6. Charlene92%
  7. Sherry92%
  8. Penny92%
  9. Loretta91%
  10. Nellie91%

Bottom 10

  1. Jill48%
  2. Ada51%
  3. Kara54%
  4. Barbara54%
  5. Anne55%
  6. Annie55%
  7. Anna55%
  8. Hannah55%
  9. Ann55%
  10. Erika56%

Professional potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Constance84%
  2. Connie84%
  3. Bernice81%
  4. Kristina81%
  5. Eleanor80%
  6. Beth80%
  7. Elizabeth80%
  8. Bessie80%
  9. Monica77%
  10. Dianne77%

Bottom 10

  1. Zoe42%
  2. Molly42%
  3. Autumn42%
  4. Brandy42%
  5. April42%
  6. Melody42%
  7. Phyllis42%
  8. Heather42%
  9. Kaylee42%
  10. Bonnie43%

Crush potential for Raf

Top 10

  1. Lucy96%
  2. Laurie96%
  3. Donna96%
  4. Whitney96%
  5. Chelsea96%
  6. Shirley96%
  7. Priscilla96%
  8. Charlene96%
  9. Stephanie96%
  10. Julie96%

Bottom 10

  1. Roberta42%
  2. Constance42%
  3. Ruth42%
  4. Norma42%
  5. Martha42%
  6. Agnes42%
  7. Andrea42%
  8. Barbara42%
  9. Connie42%
  10. Ann45%
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