Rafe Name Meaning & Origin
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The name 'Rafe' is an English masculine given name, often a variant of 'Ralph', derived from Old Norse 'Raðulfr' meaning 'counsel wolf'. It is also found as a short form or variant in Arabic contexts, derived from 'Rafi', meaning 'noble' or 'exalted'.
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English (English) 60% -
American (American English) 30% -
Arabic (Arabic) 10%
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Name Details
- First Name: Rafe
- Name Order: Western
- Gender: Male
Popularity Trend
Growth of the name Rafe in the US (SSA Data):
Rafe Numerology
Soul Urge Number: 3
People with this name tend to be: Creative, social, and communicative.