Rafa

Gender
Male (Masculine | Boy)
Usage/Origins
Meaning
A shortened version of Rafael, meaning "God has healed" or "healer"
Pronunciation
RA-fa
Rah-fah
Popularity
Rafa is not a highly ranked name worldwide, but in Spanish-speaking countries, it is a popular nickname for Rafael.

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Rafa Name meanings & History

A shortened version of Rafael, meaning "God has healed" or "healer". Spanish short form of Rafael. Rafa is primarily used as a given name for boys in Spanish speaking countries like Spain, Mexico, and Argentina.

Zodiac Sign of Rafa: Reason Aries

Synonyms of Rafa:

R: Reason,Rational,Resourceful,Restless

A: Argumentative,Ambitious,Angry,Action,Aggressive,Assertive

F: Fiery,Fun-loving,Festive,Friendly

Rafa is:

  • a Comedic name
  • a Common name
  • a Informal name
  • a Modern name
  • a Simple name
  • a Strange name
  • a Youthful name

Famous People

Rafa Nadal, a Spanish tennis player, is a famous person with the name Rafa.

2.) Rafa (Male)

Usage: Hebrew

Meanings: (Hebrew) the giant.


3.) Rafa (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Scripts: رافا(Arabic)
رفاعة (Arabic)

Pronunciation: RAH-fuh
reh-FAH’


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Cartoon of Rafa

Description: The name Rafa is of Arabic origin and is a short form of the name Rafael, meaning "God has healed" or "healer" in Hebrew. Means “happiness, prosperity” in Arabic. Rafa is mainly used as a first name for boys, but can also be used as a nickname or short form of Rafael for both genders.

Famous People

One famous person with the name Rafa is Rafa Nadal, a Spanish professional tennis player.

4.) Rafa (Female)

Usage: Arabic

Meanings: (Arabic) happy; prosperous.

Other Forms: Rafah, Raffa, Raffah


5.) RAFA (Male)

Usage:

Meanings: Heal. Var: Rapha (Ang.). (RAF-FAH)


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