Meaning: From Arabic rafi', 'high; exalted; one who raises.' Ar-Rafi ('the Exalter') is one of the divine attributes in Islam, and the ordinary personal name Rafi is widely used. Spelled Raafi to mark the long first vowel.Low
In 30 seconds: An Arabic name of elevation: Raafi means 'one who raises; exalting' (said 'RAH-fee').
MeaningFrom Arabic rafi', 'high; exalted; one who raises.' Ar-Rafi ('the Exalter') is one of the divine attributes in Islam, and the ordinary personal name Rafi is widely used. Spelled Raafi to mark the long first vowel.
Raafi comes from Arabic rafi', 'high; exalted; one who raises.' The related form ar-Rafi ('the Exalter') appears among the divine attributes in Islam. The doubled vowel in this spelling marks the long a of the Arabic. It is a warm, well-established name in Muslim families, which we note respectfully (said 'RAH-fee').
In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, Arabic, and uplifting.
Did you know? Arabic rafi' means 'high; exalted,' and ar-Rafi, 'the Exalter,' is one of the divine attributes in Islam. As a personal name it is used simply and widely, and we note the religious background respectfully (said 'RAH-fee').
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References — Raafi — Arabic rafi' 'exalted'; ar-Rafi among the divine attributes