Rafi - name meaning, origin

The boy's name Rafi \r(a)-

is of Arabic origin, and its meaning is "holding high".

Rafi has 3 variant forms: Rafee, Raffi and Raffy.

For more information, see also the related name Rafiq.

Baby names that sound like Rafi are Rafe, Raff and Ravi.

Rafi is an uncommon first name for men but a somewhat common last name for both men and women (#68834 out of 88799). (1990 U.S. Census)

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