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Rafeef
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Pronounced rah-FEEF /rɑˈfif/Medium
Meaning: From the Arabic rafif, 'to glitter; to shimmer; gleaming; glistening'Low
In 30 seconds: To glitter; to shimmer: Rafeef is Arabic. Lyrical, modern, and warm (said 'rah-FEEF').
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Origin LowArabic
MeaningFrom the Arabic rafif, 'to glitter; to shimmer; gleaming; glistening'
U.S. rank (2024)#8811 ↗ Rising
2024 U.S. births12 girls (0.00% of U.S. girls)
Peak year2017
Total births (all-time)≈ 128
Popularity in the U.S. · SSA data
U.S. births per year (Social Security Administration, 1880–present). Pink marker = peak year.
SSA data updated May 2026. How we source & verify this data.
History & Origin
Rafeef comes from the Arabic rafif, 'to glitter; to shimmer; gleaming; glistening'. A lyrical, modern name (said 'rah-FEEF').
In the U.S. it appears in Arabic families. Rare, to-glitter at the root, and lyrical.
Did you know? Rafeef means 'to glitter; to shimmer; gleaming; glistening' in Arabic — a lyrical, modern name (said 'rah-FEEF').
Overall data confidence 40%
References — Rafeef — Arabic etymology
Variations
RafifRafeefa
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What does the name Rafeef mean?
Rafeef is Arabic for 'to glitter; to shimmer; gleaming; glistening'.
How do you pronounce Rafeef?
It's said rah-FEEF /rɑˈfif/ — two syllables, stress on the second.
Is Rafeef a boy or girl name?
Rafeef is a girl's name.
How popular is Rafeef?
Rafeef is a very rare name in the U.S.