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Rufina

roo-FEE-nah

Popularity

#10099

rising

Letters

6

Syllables

3

Origin

Latin

Total Births

1,035

Peak Year

#32 in 1928

First Recorded

1892

Style

Vintage, Strong & Bold

Spelling

Moderate spelling

What It Means

From the Latin word 'rufus', meaning 'red' or 'red-haired'. It was a common Roman family name.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Saint Rufina

    A Christian martyr from 3rd century Spain.

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Personality Traits

PassionateVibrantWarmStrong-willed

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