Rafah

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Pronounced RAH-fah /ˈrɑː.fə/Medium

Meaning: From the Arabic rafah (rafahiyah), 'happiness; ease; comfort; well-being.' It is also the name of the city of Rafah in Gaza; here we note the given-name meaning, and the place name only as a plain fact.Low

In 30 seconds: A warm Arabic name: Rafah means 'happiness; ease; comfort' (said 'RAH-fah'). Gentle and rare.

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MeaningFrom the Arabic rafah (rafahiyah), 'happiness; ease; comfort; well-being.' It is also the name of the city of Rafah in Gaza; here we note the given-name meaning, and the place name only as a plain fact.

History & Origin

Rafah comes from the Arabic for 'happiness; ease; comfort.' It is also a place name (the city of Rafah in Gaza), noted here neutrally and factually. As a given name it reads gentle and warm — rare in the U.S. (said 'RAH-fah').

In the U.S. it appears only very rarely. Extremely rare, warm, and gentle.

Did you know? Rafah is Arabic for 'happiness; ease; comfort; well-being' — a warm virtue name; it is also the name of the city of Rafah in Gaza, which we note only as a plain fact (said 'RAH-fah').

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References — Rafah — Arabic; 'happiness, ease, comfort'; also the city of Rafah; kept strictly neutral. audio true.

Variations

RafaRafaaRafahh

Nicknames

RafiFafa

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Frequently Asked

What does the name Rafah mean?

Rafah is Arabic for 'happiness; ease; comfort'; it is also the name of a city in Gaza, noted here as a plain fact.

How do you pronounce Rafah?

It's said RAH-fah /ˈrɑː.fə/ — two syllables, stress on the first.

Is Rafah a boy or girl name?

Rafah is a girl's name.

How popular is Rafah?

Rafah is an extremely rare name in the U.S.