Raf

♂ Boy

Pronounced RAF /ˈræf/High

Meaning: A short form of Rafael/Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' — the name of the archangel Raphael. Raf is a standard short form in Dutch and Flemish, and works the same way in English.Medium

In 30 seconds: One beat, big meaning: Raf shortens Raphael — Hebrew for 'God has healed' (said 'RAF').

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Origin MediumHebrew, Dutch

MeaningA short form of Rafael/Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' — the name of the archangel Raphael. Raf is a standard short form in Dutch and Flemish, and works the same way in English.

U.S. rank (2024)#13716

2024 U.S. births5 boys (0.00% of U.S. boys)

Peak year2024

Total births (all-time)≈ 5

History & Origin

Raf is a short form of Rafael/Raphael, from Hebrew Refa'el, 'God has healed' — the name of the archangel associated with healing. In Dutch and Flemish, Raf stands as an everyday given name in its own right; in English it reads as a modern, minimal clip (said 'RAF').

In the U.S. it is very rare for boys. Rare, short, and clean.

Did you know? Raphael means 'God has healed,' and the archangel Raphael is the healer of tradition. Raf is the crisp short form, standard in Dutch and Flemish (said 'RAF').

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References — Raf — short form of Rafael/Raphael; Hebrew 'God has healed'

Variations

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Nicknames

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Raf mean?

Raf is a short form of Rafael/Raphael, Hebrew for 'God has healed.'

How do you pronounce Raf?

It's said RAF /ˈræf/ — one syllable, rhyming with 'staff.'

Is Raf a boy or girl name?

Raf is used as a boy's name.

How popular is Raf?

Raf is a very rare name for boys in the U.S.