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GirlArabic

Raifa

RAI-fah

Popularity

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Letters

5

Syllables

2

Origin

Arabic

Total Births

22

Peak Year

#7 in 2015

First Recorded

2015

Style

Soft & Gentle, Earthy & Bohemian

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Raifa is a feminine name of Arabic origin, meaning 'kind', 'compassionate', or 'merciful'. It is derived from the Arabic word 'ra'fat' (رأفة), which denotes gentleness and pity.

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Numerology

6

The Nurturer

Caring, responsible, and loving. Names at 6 resonate with warmth and family devotion.

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Personality Traits

KindEmpatheticGentleBenevolent

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