Rafa
RAH-fah
Popularity
#14829
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.
Gender Split
Numerology
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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