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UnisexHebrew

Rafa

RAH-fah

Popularity

#14829

rising

Letters

4

Syllables

2

Origin

Hebrew

Total Births

188

Peak Year

#27 in 2023

First Recorded

1998

Style

Spiritual & Biblical, Modern & Trendy

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

A short, energetic name that can be a diminutive of Raphael or Rafael, meaning 'God has healed' in Hebrew. It is also used as a standalone name.

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Gender Split

Numerology

2

The Peacemaker

Diplomatic, sensitive, and cooperative. These names bring a harmonious, gentle quality.

Famous Namesakes

  • Rafa Nadal

    Spanish professional tennis player, considered one of the greatest of all time.

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Personality Traits

HealingDivinely InspiredEnergeticOptimistic

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