Unisex name
Rafa name meaning
“harmony and well-being”
Rafa is a name used for both girls and boys, commonly linked to Arabic rafāʾ and the meaning harmony and well-being. In this derivation, the source word relates to harmonious and prosperous living. The Latin spelling Rafa can also serve as a shortened form of other names.
What does Rafa mean?
Origin and cultural usage of Rafa
Possibly from Arabic rafāʾ, associated with harmony and well-being. This Latin spelling can also be a shortened form of other names.
Names are shared across communities. Where a name is commonly used says nothing certain about any one person’s ethnicity, religion or background.
Rafa in Islam and the Quran
Rafa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
This describes the word and the name, not the religion of anyone who bears it.
Name combinations with Rafa
Two- and three-word full-name ideas with Rafa, built from names in our dictionary, with the meaning of each word.
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Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Muammar: one granted a long life
- Daffa: defender, repeller of harm
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Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Aiman: fortunate, blessed; on the right
- Tajul: crown; an opening compound-name element
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Rafa Mashud
Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Mashud: witnessed, seen
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Meaning of each word
- Ula: eminence, high rank
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Habil: breath; fleeting vapor
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Rafa Shofa
Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Shofa: clarity, purity of heart
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Meaning of each word
- Rafa: harmony and well-being
- Amil: worker, one who acts
- Sabil: way or path
How to pronounce Rafa
| Syllables | 2 · 4 letters · 4-letter boy names |
|---|---|
| IPA | /rafa/ |
| Arabic script | رفاء |
| Javanese script (Aksara Jawa) | ꦫꦥ꦳ |
| Sundanese script (Aksara Sunda) | ᮛᮖ |
Is Rafa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rafa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male. See all unisex names.
Rafa ranks #800 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
Variants and similar names
Names that sound like Rafa
Names with related meanings
- Santoso♂Secure, steadfast, prosperous
- Rahayu♀Safety and well-being
- Slamet♂Safe, free from danger
- Susanto♂Deeply calm, peaceful
- Susanti♀Good peace, tranquility
- Widodo♂Safe, free from harm
- Halim♂Forbearing, gentle, slow to anger
- Sulaiman♂Associated with peace
- Ferry♂Peaceful protector
- Basuki♂Safe and prosperous
- Santosa♂Steadfast, tranquil
- Aminah♀Safe, secure
Famous people named Rafa
- Rafa Adi Galuh Agung · b. 1964
- Rafa Vania Irawan · b. 2002
FAQ about the name Rafa
What is the meaning of Rafa?
Rafa means harmony and well-being. Possibly from Arabic rafāʾ, associated with harmony and well-being. This Latin spelling can also be a shortened form of other names.
Is Rafa a boy’s or a girl’s name?
Rafa is used for both boys and girls. In our data sample, 50% of bearers are male.
What is the origin of the name Rafa?
Rafa is of Arabic origin.
Is the name Rafa in the Quran?
Rafa does not appear in the Quran, either as a name or as a word.
How many syllables does Rafa have?
Rafa has 2 syllables (Ra-fa) and 4 letters.
How popular is the name Rafa?
Rafa ranks #800 among unisex names in our data sample (4 of 168,435 occurrences). It is a sample, not national data.
What full names go well with Rafa?
Some ideas: Rafa Muammar Daffa; Rafa Aiman Tajul; Rafa Mashud.
Famous people named Rafa?
Notable people named Rafa include Rafa Adi Galuh Agung, Rafa Vania Irawan.
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