Raff - boys name

Raff name popularity, meaning and origin

Name Popularity: 28%

Raff name meaning:

The name Raff is of German origin and is often used as a short form of the name Raphael. Raphael derives from the Hebrew name רָפָאֵל (Rafa'el), which means "God has healed" or "God heals." It is composed of the elements רָפָא (rafa), meaning "to heal," and אֵל (el), referring to God. Therefore, the meaning of the name Raff can be understood as "healed by God" or "God heals."

Names are often chosen to reflect the hopes and aspirations of parents, and Raff may have been selected with the wish for the child to be protected and healed by a higher power. It can also symbolize the belief in divine intervention and miracles, suggesting that the child will overcome any obstacles or health issues with the help of God's healing power. Overall, the name Raff carries a positive and reassuring connotation, emphasizing the potential for spiritual and physical recovery.

Origin: English

Red wolf.

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Statistics

Overall UK ranking: 3451 out of 4789

5 recorded births last year

Change in rank

  • 10yrs

    -3451
  • 5yrs

    -3451
  • 1yr

    397

    Regional popularity

    Ranking for this name in various UK regions

Historical popularity of Raff

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