Raf
[r忙f]Meaning
A short form of Rafael.
Background Story
Raf is a short form of Rafael, formed by clipping the name. Behind the Name records it as a short form of Rafael, and Wiktionary gives the same clipping etymology. It is used in Armenian, English, French, German, Greek, Hebrew, Hungarian, Italian and the Biblical languages.
Variations
Rafael, Rafa
Related Names
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English form of Leroy, meaning "the king"
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